[ by Jason M. Wallin ]

Background

This is a story that I wrote for a workshop on Social Stories that I presented for colleagues in my school district.

Target audience

This story could be used with students of any age. It might be used with kids who either do not respond or who become confused or agitated when people call them something other than the name they typically use. The reading level is around first or second grade.

The story

Sometimes, people use fun or silly names for other people that they care about.

Friends might call other friends "Pal" or "Buddy."

If I say something silly Dad might call me "Wise Guy."

Mom sometimes calls my sister "Love" or "Sweetheart" and she sometimes calls me "Goof-ball" and "Sweety."

All these names are nicknames, fun and silly names for people you care about.