Writing & Developing Social Stories: Practical Interventions in Autism

This practical resource provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories. In addition, there are examples of successful stories to use as guides, as well as information and photocopiable (and downloadable) resources for delivering training on the use of social stories.

Based on detailed work carried out in homes, schools and pre-schools, this book offers practical support to anyone meeting the needs of a child or young adult with an autistic spectrum disorder, and with staff supporting adults with autism.

Social stories are short stories intended for children and adults with autism to help them understand their social world and behave appropriately within it. The stories:

• provide clear, concise and accurate information about what is happening in a specific situation, outlining both why it is happening and what a typical response might be
• are written by those directly supporting children or adults with autism and only successful stories are included in the book
• are infinitely flexible and adaptable to an individual child in an individual social situation.

FEATURES 

This 2nd edition has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout. It also now contains:

• brand new stories including examples for use by parents at home
• brand new section on mental health
• additional stories for use with adults with autism.

"This book does exactly what the title suggests and does it well...I think anyone who is involved with young people with autism will find it useful. The book is attractive with easy to read chapters...great help to those planning training sessions on social story writing. This is a practical, accessible book that I have found useful."
- Margaret Raine, Secretary West London SIG for Children With Autism, Bulletin

"This book provides clear and sympathetic introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories...can be varied infinitely to explain simply and directly to a child with autism what is happening in a situation...Caroline Smith has successfully used social stories for many years in her work as a senior educational psychologist."
- Olivia O'Sullivan, Assistant Director, Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, TES Extra

"Full of very clear examples...even clearer instructions...easy to read and concise manner. I would recommend this book. Well worth the money."
- Glinette, NAPLIC (National Association of Professionals concerned with Language Impairment in Children)