Autism Speech Therapist
It’s hard to believe that the first free social story I wrote about masks, back in April of 2020, now has over 82,000 downloads. Of all the COVID-19 related social stories the mask story was the one that was translated into 12 languages around the world. It was my first realization that as a global society, we were all in… Read More
Our well-earned summer vacation is almost here! YAY! Here is a social story to use for your student(s) or child who need a little preparation for the transition to summer vacation. Change can be hard, so little stories can help children with autism and other special needs adjust. Heck, they can help all kids! This free story does not have… Read More
I have to let you in on a little secret. One of the things I’m known for in my school is writing toileting social stories. If anyone needs a story that is potty training related, they come to me. Haha! I never set out to be the potty training guru, it just kind of happened over time. Some colleagues… Read More
In the state of Minnesota, it is now highly recommended that teachers wear a mask and a face shield in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. So, I created this new story to talk about this change. Prior to last week, most teachers mainly wore just masks. I figured that if teachers in Minnesota needed a social story for… Read More
Parents and educators have been trying to figure out how to explain the events of January 6th, 2021 to their children and students. This social story is meant to try to explain what happened at the United States Capitol in a simple and neutral manner. Click here for the U.S. Capitol attack story Click here for the Spanish version… Read More
Coming back to school after being off for a while due to summer or winter break can be a difficult transition for children with autism. Little ones thrive on routine, so changing the routine can bring up a lot of anxiety. This separation anxiety social story is meant to help prepare young children with autism for coming back to school… Read More
