Included in this section are both an introduction to social stories and a collection of social stories, listed below, that you may wish to adapt to the needs of the children with whom you may be working. Obviously, every child and each situation that they may face is different, and so you may not be able to use these stories exactly as they are written, but they may provide you with some guidance and ideas for writing stories yourself.

Contents

I have currently divided the (pitifully few for the nonce, I'm afraid) stories in this collection into the following categories.

At School

Circle time, recess, lunch, ...

Stories about elements of life at school.

Around Town

Animals, community helpers, riding the bus, shopping, ...

Stories about events in the community.

Being Polite

Saying "Excuse me", social greetings, ...

Stories about the social graces and being polite.

Emotions

Getting angry, upset, sad, excited, etc.

Stories about the emotions and feelings of ourselves and others.

Figures of Speech

"Kiss my butt", "Save your breath", ...

Stories about idioms, slang, sarcasm, humor, and other elements of language that may be confusing.

Hygiene

Going to the bathroom, brushing teeth, getting dressed, drinking from a fountain, ...

Stories about cleanliness and self-care.

Major Events

Death, birthday parties, ...

Stories about major events in one's life.

Sports and Games

Basketball, soccer, board games, ...

Stories about participating in and watching sports and games.