Autism Speech Therapist
Why Use A Birthday Party Social Story? Are you looking for a birthday party social story for your autistic student or child? Birthday parties can be so overwhelming! First, take into account the sensory aspects of a birthday party. There are usually decorations, which can be visually overwhelming for children with autism. Next, think about the noise at a child’s… Read More
Have you been looking for a “wearing shoes” social story for your classroom? Many times, autistic children have sensory differences that make them extra sensitive to touch. This includes shoes. Unfortunately, as educators, it can be out of our hands when it comes to deciding if going sock-foot is an option. When I was working at the elementary level, I… Read More
Teaching children with autism and other special needs about taking a break using a social story is so helpful. It can provide information about what to do when they are feeling overwhelmed or dysregulated. It’s a skill that is often an IEP goal for many young autistic children. Teaching children how to recognize their emotions can take time. It also… Read More
Do any of your students have a tough time with the transition to the bus or car at the end of the school day? If so, these little stories and visual supports are for you! I’ve gotten quite a few requests for a story like this, and I’ve definitely needed it myself on several occasions. I wanted to put this… Read More
Do you use small groups in your preschool or early elementary classroom? Would you like a free social story to teach how to work in a small group? I’ve got you! I created this story with a preschool teacher that I work with. I’m happy to add it to the Autism Little Learners free Social Story Library for you! Click… Read More
The 2021-2022 school year has either started back up already or will be starting up shortly, depending on which state you live in. We all had high hopes that this school year would be “back to normal”, or at least close to normal. However, it looks like COVID, and the Delta variant has different plans. No matter how you feel… Read More
