Episode 28: Realities From An Autism Mom: Distraught To Determined!

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Whether you are a mama or an educator, you are going to want to listen to today’s episode. I was lucky enough to interview Dr. Alisha Bennett about her experience with her autistic son and how she supports other mamas! Keep listening to soak up some awesome Alisha wisdom!

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Free Social Story Library: Support Predictability and Communication

Social stories can be a powerful tool for helping children understand what to expect, build confidence, and navigate everyday moments with more clarity and calm. Yet finding clear, ready-to-use social stories that are respectful, developmentally appropriate, and focused on connection—not compliance—can be time-consuming.

That’s why we created the Free Social Story Library.

This library offers a collection of social stories you can download and use right away—stories that support children in:

understanding routines and transitions
navigating common social situations
learning what comes next with visual and written supports
increasing participation and reducing uncertainty

Each social story is designed to put the learner first, using language and visuals that make expectations clearer while honoring neurodiversity and authentic experience.

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