Read our articles to know how these social skills and social stories can help your child or student learn essential life skills.
Someone gets called “mind-blind” in the middle of an argument about why a birthday card didn’t land. The accusation hangs in the air. The accused is autistic, the accuser isn’t, and the term feels both technical and weaponized at the same time. Same scene, three rooms over: a college student tells a Reddit thread they … read more
Maybe you’ve heard people say “college is where you find your people.” But has anyone ever explained how to actually do that—especially if you’ve struggled to make or keep friends in the past? If you’re feeling nervous about making connections when you head to college, you’re not alone. Lots of students wonder what to say, … read more
This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more
As technology advances, it is more important than ever for parents to help their children learn how to use the internet safely. Social stories are a great way to teach teens, particularly those with unique learning needs, essential internet safety skills. These stories can help kids understand why certain rules and behaviors are important when … read more
Planning a date can be a challenge for the best of us. What will we wear? When will we go? What will we do? Throw executive functioning issues into the mix and it’s a real headache, to say the least. Whether you’re interested in planning a first date with someone or you want to spend … read more
One helpful model for understanding personal growth within the context of social skills development is Karl Rohnke’s Comfort, Stretch and Panic model, which was developed based on the Yerkes-Dodson law. This law posits that peak performance happens when people experience a moderate amount of pressure. According to this model, when we either fail to challenge ourselves or … read more
If you’re working with a child with unique learning needs, you’ve probably heard all about the benefits and potential uses for social stories for students of all ages (even adolescents and young adults!). Social stories can help young learners adjust to new routines, participate in conversations, develop certain life skills, or learn how to interact … read more
For young children with autism, social stories have long been used as a tool to help children learn how to behave and engage in various social interactions. Not only can social stories teach new social skills, but they can also educate learners on the best ways to regulate their behavior. Until recently, social stories have … read more