Social Story: Taking My Medication Many children and students take medications for various reasons, whether it be a medical condition, illness, or diagnosis such as ADHD. Children often times do not feel comfortable with the idea of medication, or do not know how to take medications properly. This social story is meant to make the process of taking medication more predictable, easier to manage, and less stressful for children. This social story conveys these themes using practical examples, engaging visuals, and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 11 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you.

Social Story: No Running Away. Our children and students often have difficulty regulating their emotions and behaviour, and sometimes respond by running away. This might look like running from their teacher or other adult, bolting from the classroom, running the hallways, or leaving the school. This social story discusses what running away looks like, , safe and unsafe reasons to run away, what may cause the urge to run away, and offers alternative behaviours that are safer and more appropriate. This 11-page social story conveys these themes using practical examples, engaging visuals, and developmentally appropriate language suited to elementary and special education students. We hope this social story will help you help the children and students you work with! What You Will Receive: 1 high-quality PDF file 8.5"x11" in size 11 Pages How to Use: After uploading product, save file to your device Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students Personal Note: Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you. We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you.

This is a social story meant to discourage students from Throwing Things, as a way to deal with strong feelings. The story goes through why a student may be feeling upset or frustrated, and outlines the potential dangers of Throwing Things. It goes on to present alternative behaviours and safe coping strategies, and allows the student to offer their own strategy ideas. It is in PDF format (8.5x11 inches) and so can be easily printed and laminated. It is presented in a fun and visual format, that can be used across all ages and developmental levels. I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. I hope it helps you, help your students! Please leave reviews, feedback and comments, so I may continue to provide resources to my fellow educators that are worthwhile in reaching our students. Thank you!

This Social Story is intended to provide students with awareness of their body, with emphasis on the fact that their body has private parts, and these parts should be respected. This story ideal for students across elementary and into junior high levels, in particular for students with special needs (intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.). Some of the areas covered include: Our body is private and has private parts Definition of private parts Fact that boys and girls have different private parts Private parts should not be shown or touched in public If private parts need to be touched, this should be done in private, such as bathroom or change room (in public), and bedroom or bathroom (at home) Presents different reasons for wanting to touch private parts: bothering them, need to use washroom, or to fulfill curiosity Covers topic of self-touching out of curiosity - that this is okay, but needs to be done at home, in private That touching or staring at other people’s private parts is NOT okay Reminder to respect others personal space and privacy Reinforcing that reminding self to follow these rules will make them proud! This story is in PDF format, and can be easily printed and laminated. It has developmentally appropriate language, and is full of engaging visuals. As always, please leave your feedback/review, so I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!

This Social Story, entitled My ADHD & ME: Strategies for Life! is something I created in order to not only educate, but to empower children and youth with ADHD, in order to better understand themselves, to advocate for themselves, and learn strategies to utilize their many strengths, in life. Children and youth with ADHD need to be educated on what ADHD means, what it brings (both challenges and positive strengths) and how to best manage it, so that they may experience life to the fullest! This 20 page social story is more of a Success Guide for Life, for children and youth with ADHD. It can be used independently, as well as alongside teachers and parents. It includes the following: Description of ADHD, including explanations of Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity Analogy of ADHD as our brain and body being like a turbo-charged engine Discussion on how Revving so fast can affect our learning What feelings and emotions may come along with ADHD Validation and examples of different emotions and how this can look when it overwhelms us Analogy of learning how to apply the brakes to slow down, and be a happy driver and in control Discussion of several practical strategies to help with applying the brakes and regaining control, including space for child to list their own strategies Brief discussion on medication as a tool to help with staying on track Emphasis on the ADHD child’s strengths, with examples and space to list their own! Reminder that ADHD makes them extra special Page for child/youth to write or draw what it is like for them to live with ADHD. This 20 page story is in PDF format (8.5x11 inches), and is easily printable. It is full of engaging visuals, and uses developmentally appropriate language. It is geared towards elementary to early junior/secondary students, as well as students in special education and life skills settings. As always, please leave a review/feedback so I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!

The sad reality is some of our students, in their already vulnerable state, lack the necessary coping mechanisms to manage strong behaviour, emotions and feelings, and events in their lives, and will choose to Self-Harm or Self-Injure in order to cope. This is a Social Story meant to help children and youth to navigate and deal with Self-Harm/Self-Injury, by Choosing Safe and Healthy Alternatives, instead. This social story validates the student’s emotions, by acknowledging their desire to self-harm, but stresses that these are harmful choices, and that there are some very healthy and effective alternative behaviours that can keep them safe, while getting them the help they need. In addition to suggested strategies, there is a page for the student to list their own personal strategies, as well. This is an important topic that warrants a frank discussion, and I hope this social story helps get the message across to youth, whether they be higher functioning or more developmentally vulnerable. This 8-page social story is in PDF, 8.5 x 11 inch format, and so can easily be printed and/or laminated. It is presented in a simple and visual format, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels. I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. I hope it helps you, help your students! I always appreciate feedback and comments, so please feel free to leave your opinions and suggestions! Thank you.

Our students and children often struggle with managing their emotions and feelings, especially when these emotions are strong and overwhelming. It can be difficult to understand how to manage emotions in the midst of stress, and how to juggle more than one emotion at a time. This Social Story is meant to provide students with clear, step-by-step guidance and instruction around How to Manage Strong Emotions. This includes: A. Normalizing the experience of having strong emotions B. Examples of common emotions C. Examples of what being extremely excited, angry, and worried might look like, both mentally and physically D. Introducing effective strategies to Calm and Process strong emotions E. Offering space for the student to come up with their Own strategies F. Reinforcing the importance of learning this skill! This 11-page social story is in PDF format, and can be easily printed and laminated. It contains engaging visuals and developmentally appropriate language. It is best suited for elementary students (Gr. K-6) and students in special education/life skills classroom settings. As always, I encourage you to leave a review/feedback, so I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!

Social Story: Respecting Personal Space High-Quality Colour PDF File | 8.5"x11" Format This is a social story meant to help children to respect others Personal Space. Sometimes our students do not have awareness of their own and others personal space. They can intrude, touch others, and speak too closely, making other students feel uncomfortable and upset. This 10-page social story guides the student through the meaning the Personal Space in terms of a Personal Space Bubble, explaining that this is the space in which we feel comfortable and safe. It notes that staying an arm’s length away will make others feel comfortable and safe. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual format, that can be easily printed and laminated, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels. It is in Powerpoint format, but in 8.5 x 11 inches, so it can be printed on regular paper. I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. As always, please leave feedback so I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!

Many of our students have difficulties managing their worries and anxiety. This is especially true with our students who are more on-edge and emotionally sensitive, as well as our students who have diagnoses such as: Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, FASD, and Communication disorders. This is a social story meant to help students manage their worry/anxiety in healthy ways. It provides an overview of what Worry and Anxiety looks like, and explains how a person may feel, and react when feeling anxious, and outlines effective and practical strategies to help them manage their worry/anxiety across all settings, but particularly at school, and in the classroom. The social story consists of 12 pages of visual teaching of these concepts, including specific breathing and worry strategies that can be cut out, laminated and used directly with students. It is in PDF format, and so can easily be printed and/or laminated. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual format, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels. I have personally used it in individual and group format, in regular elementary and special needs classrooms. I hope it helps you, help your students! And, please feel free to leave your review and feedback, as I am always striving to provide valuable resources to my fellow educators. Thank You!

This is a social story meant to help early and middle years children to better understand their SENSORY NEEDS, and how to Self-Regulate. Many of our students (in particular, those on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, etc.) are highly sensitive to their surroundings, and have various sensory sensitivities. This social story talks about what our 5 Senses do, and why they are important for better understanding our world. The story talks about how students can become overwhelmed due to one or more of their senses being ‘Too Excited’!, particularly in certain settings/places. The story talks about how the student may react (e.g., yelling, crying, hiding, running away, etc.) and offers alternative, safer ways to cope with excited senses (e.g., deep breathing, calm space, headphones, etc.). It ends by validating the student’s emotions and reinforces the student’s safer choices, and reminds them that they can do this successfully with help from their friends, family and teachers. It is in PDF Format (8.5 x 11 inch), and so can easily be printed and/or laminated. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual way, and while it is geared towards early and middle years, can be used across all ages and developmental levels. I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. I hope it helps you, help your students!

This is a social story meant to encourage students to learn to control their emotions and make good choices, when they get upset or angry. Sometimes our students struggle with the day-to-day social demands presented at school, home and other settings. This social story validates the student’s emotions, by reminding them that it is okay to be upset or angry. However, it then goes on to show what bad and good choices look like, and how to problem-solve in order to self-regulate, and make themselves and others happy. It is in PDF format, and so can easily be printed and/or laminated. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual format, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels. I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. I hope it helps you, help your students!

This resource called, AUTISM and ME: SOCIAL (SUCCESS) STORY - Strategies for Life!, is really a manual and workbook for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder to use in order to empower and educate themselves on ASD, identify with others with ASD, and learn strategies to live and cope with ASD in healthy ways. This resource is 40 pages, and in PDF format (8.5 x 11), and so can be easily printed. It contains developmentally appropriate language and engaging visuals in order to engage the child in a fun and interactive way. There are Two Parts, with Part 1 focusing on education on ASD, and Part 2 focusing on strategies to live with ASD. Part 1: Living with Autism - ALL ABOUT ME Communication Socialization Sensory Emotions/Feelings Perseveration Repetitive Movements & Behaviours/Stimming Insistence on Sameness/Routine Splinter skills/Interests Emphasis on Strengths Part 2: Living with Autism - Strategies & Ideas Examples of Feelings and Emotional Reactions Strategies to Process Feelings and Emotions Strategies to Regulate Sensory Needs Strategies to incorporate Routine and Sameness Strategies for Communication Strategies for Social Interaction and Making Friendships Strategies to Navigate Bullying Behaviours Mention of Medication as means to moderate behaviours Emphasis on Strengths and Talents Opportunity to Draw and/or Write About What It’s Like Living with ASD While labeled a social story, this resource is really an in-depth manual or workbook on how to live successfully with ASD and to appreciate one’s strengths and talents, that do accompany living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As always, please leave feedback and review, so that I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD | INSTANTLY PRINTABLE | HIGH-RESOLUTION PDF FILE Sometimes our students struggle with the need to move their bodies. This is a social story meant to teach students about Fidgeting, and what they can do to help themselves to fidget in healthy ways, without distracting themselves or others. It is in PDF format (8.5"x11"), and so can easily be printed and/or laminated. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual format, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels. I have personally used it in individual and group format, in elementary and special needs junior high/high school classrooms. Feel free to edit, as you feel is appropriate, to your specific situation/needs. I hope it helps you, help your students. WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1 High-Resolution PDF File, 8.5"x11"

Many of our students have difficulties modulating and controlling the volume of their voices. This is especially true with our students who have issues with language, impulse control, and limited social awareness (e.g., language disorder, deaf/hard of hearing, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, FASD, etc.). This is a social story meant to help children to practice controlling the volume of their voice, across all settings, but particularly at school, and in the classroom. The social story consists of 13 pages of visual teaching of these concepts. It provides an overview of what Voice Volume looks like, from Not Talking at all, to Soft/Quiet, to Medium, to Loud and Extra Loud. This story explains that each volume level can be appropriate, but only in the right place and situation, and right time - providing examples of what this looks like. Included in the story is a VOICE VOLUME METER visual, that incorporates a 1-5 rating scale, and corresponding visuals and descriptors. This visual aid can be laminated and used in the classroom and at home, either on the wall or in a binder. It is in PDF format, and so can easily be printed and/or laminated. It is presented in a simple, fun and visual format, and can be used across all ages and developmental levels. I have personally used it in individual and group format, in regular elementary and special needs classrooms. I hope it helps you, help your students! And, please feel free to leave your review and feedback, as I am always striving to provide valuable resources to my fellow educators. Thank You!

INSTANT DOWNLOAD | PRINTABLE WORKBOOK High-Quality PDF | 8.5"x11" Format How to Tame Your Worry Monster: An Anxiety Workbook This 30-page anxiety workbook was created to educate and support children and youth with managing their worries and anxiety in a fun, creative, and engaging way. It may be used independently or with guidance from an adult. We hope it offers some strategies and a glimmer of hope to anyone who uses it. What You Will Receive: 30-Page Digital Workbook High-Resolution Colour PDF 8.5"x11" Format for Easy Printing This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. You WILL NOT receive a physical product. How to Download: A. Download the PDF file B. Print at home, or C. Use a local print/copy shop to print for you, or D. Upload to an online printing service to have the prints delivered to your door E. Bind or staple, or place in duotang or folder PERSONAL NOTE: We love what we do, and do our best to provide a wide variety of options, fun products, and flexibility in printing our digital files, all in attempts to make your life easier! Please provide your feedback, so we may continue to offer worthwhile products! Thank you.

This Social Story: When My Parents Separate or Divorce, was created to help and support children who are living through a family break up, in particular, parents who are experiencing a separation or divorce. Parental separation has a significant impact on our children and students, and is a form of loss and trauma that needs careful attention and intervention. This social story guides the child/reader through the following: a. What constitutes a family b. Explaining that families sometimes have difficult times c. Parents sometimes argue too much and no longer get along d. Parents decided it may be best to live apart to prevent further stress on family e. Reinforces that the child is never to blame - it is never the child’s fault f. Reinforces that this is an adult decision g. Explains that even though parents separate, they often still get along and work together for the sake of the children, and still love their children very much h. Provides examples of various emotions the child may be feeling i. Provides examples of the various reactions the child may be experiencing j. Validates these feeling and reactions k. Walks through ways to feel supported, such as talking to trusted adult, counselor and expressing feelings through writing, drawing, art and music l. Makes note of possibility of parents meeting different partners, and possibly introducing new members to the family (e.g., stepsiblings, etc.) but that these new connections can be fun and interesting m. Finally, the story normalizes the experience of going through this separation and loss, and emphasizes that things will be okay! What You Will Receive: The social story is 15 pages, in PDF (8.5 x 11) format, and so can be easily printed and laminated. It uses engaging visuals and simple language that is appropriate for all developmental levels and ages. How To Print: a. Following Purchase, Download File to your Device b. Open PDF file and save and/or print c. You may use home printer, online service, or local printshop. Please leave your review and feedback, so we may continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. Thank you

This resource called, FASD and ME: Social (Success) Story - Strategies for Life!, is really a manual and workbook for children and youth living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - to use in order to empower and educate themselves on FASD, identify with others with FASD, and learn strategies to live and cope with FASD in healthy ways. This resource can be used independently, or the child can be guided through with the support of an adult (Teacher, EA, parent, etc.) This resource is 37 pages, and in PDF format (8.5 x 11), and so can be easily printed. It contains developmentally appropriate language and engaging visuals in order to engage the child in a fun and interactive way. There are Two Parts, with Part 1 focusing on Education on FASD, and Part 2 focusing on Strategies to Live with FASD. Part 1: Living with FASD - All About Me What is FASD Communication Socialization Attention, Hyperactivity, Impulsivity Sensory Emotions/Feelings Learning Difficulties Life Skills Managing Change & Transitions Emphasis on Strengths & Talents Part 2: Living with FASD - Strategies & Ideas Examples of Feelings and Emotional Reactions Strategies to Process Feelings and Emotions Strategies to Regulate Sensory Needs Strategies to Incorporate Routine and Structure Strategies for Communication Strategies for Social Interaction and Making Friendships Strategies to Navigate Bullying Behaviours Mention of Medication as means to Moderate Behaviours Emphasis on Strengths and Talents Opportunity to Draw and/or Write About What It’s Like Living with FASD As always, please leave feedback and review, so that I may continue to provide practical resources to my fellow educators. Thank you!

I created the Social Story: I Am Unique & Special with the purpose of teaching and showing children that they (as well as everyone they meet) are different and unique in many ways, and this makes us all special! The story helps to define what being different and unique means, and uses examples such as: a. The way we LOOK (e.g., hair, eyes, skin, etc.) b. They way we TALK (e.g., fast, loud, slow, quiet, etc.) c. They way we MOVE (e.g., fast, slow, fidgety, etc.) d. The way we ACT (e.g., excited, hyper, shy, etc.) e. The way we FEEL (e.g., happy, mad, sad, worried, etc.) f. Our ORIGINS: Where We Come From (e.g., country, culture, family, language, etc.) g. SKILLS and TALENTS We Have (e.g., subjects, music, art, sports, activities, etc.) h. The Ways We LEARN (e.g., visual, verbal, seeing, doing, etc.) i. The Ways We Handle STRESS (e.g., screaming, hugs, withdrawing, talking, etc.) j. The CONDITIONS We Live With (e.g., ASD, FASD, ADHD, physical handicaps, etc.) The Story concludes by reminding our students that Being Unique and Different is What Makes Us Special! And This is Okay, and Something to Be Proud of in Others and Ourselves. Format is 15 PAGES, colour PDF, 8.5x11, and so can be easily printed and laminated. The language is simple and visuals engaging for students of all ages, developmental and grade levels. And, please feel free to leave your review and feedback so I can continue to provide valuable resources to my fellow educators. Thank You!!!

This brief social story/script: Keeping My Hands to Myself, encourages students to keep their hands to self, and to discourage less desirable behaviours (e.g., touching, poking, etc.). It is in PDF format (8.5x11 inches), and so can be easily printed and laminated. It uses simple language and engaging visuals, and can be used across all grades and developmental levels. I have personally used this social story in individual and group format, and across nursery, elementary and junior high levels, in regular and special education settings. I hope this resource helps you, help your students! I welcome your reviews and comments, as I am always striving to create valuable tools and resources for my fellow educators. Thank you!

This is a social story that aims to: (a) Provide basic information about this unique situation we are in, and (b) To hopefully alleviate children’s anxiety and reassure them that they will be okay The social story explains what Coronavirus/Covid-19 is, in basic terms, how it may affect the people around us, what symptoms to look for, what this means for school and social interactions, and how to ultimately keep safe and healthy. It goes on to normalize feelings of anxiety and worry, and reassures children that things will go back to normal and they will return to school, their friends and their favourite activities. Please Take Care, and Stay Safe and Healthy!