July 21, 2020

Coronavirus Social Story for Children with Special Needs

If you are the parent of a child with autism, it is likely that you have either used or heard of social stories. These stories are a wonderful way to help your child through unfamiliar situations by explaining what they can expect, what they might feel, and appropriate responses to these feelings. Stories can be tailored to your child’s needs and ability level.

These types of tools are becoming more and more common. Many museums, zoos, and play centers now have social stories available through their websites to help prepare your child for a visit! We have prepared a social story to help you talk to your child about Coronavirus and how to stay safe and healthy in this unfamiliar new world.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

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