Sadness Social Story

Sadness Social Story. Understanding and Managing Emotions | SEND & Autism

Support children with SEND to develop their understanding of sadness with this accessible and visual social story.

This resource explore what sadness might look like and how different people may experience and express feeling sad. It uses simple language and Widgit symbols throughout to support understanding and make the story accessible for children with a range of communication and learning needs.

The story takes a supportive, neuroaffirming approach and recognises that sadness may look different for every child. Children may cry, become quieter, seek comfort.

The story then introduces what children can do when they feel sad, helping them begin to identify strategies and sources of support that may help them feel safe and regulated.

This resource can be used alongside sensory activities, communication supports and adult modelling to help children build a greater understanding of sadness, emotional expression and ways they can seek support when they are feeling sad.

A visual, accessible and neuroaffirming resource to help children understand sadness and explore what they can do when they feel sad.