{"id":428,"date":"2020-11-19T16:57:25","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T16:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/?page_id=428"},"modified":"2020-12-01T15:02:57","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T15:02:57","slug":"social-stores","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/social-stores\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Stores"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Carol Gray: What are Social Stories(TM)?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vjlIYYbVIrI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>What is a Social Story?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">A Social Story is a short story written in a specific style and format that is personal to the individual. The story will include a brief description of a situation, describing what is obvious to most people, but not obvious to those with social difficulties.  A social story should clearly explain what to do and why?  The goal of a social story is to teach understanding, not rote compliance. It describes rather than directs.  Social Stories were first heard of in the 1990s and developed by <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/carolgraysocialstories.com\/social-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\">Carol Gray<\/a><\/strong>. The term &#8216;Social Stories&#8217; is trade marked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Who are they for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">A social story can be used with a person who has social difficulties and\/or issues with receptive language. However, they can be used with anybody! The social story is written for the individual needs of that person or persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Key Features of a Social Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Social stories are created for an individual to aid a situation they find confusing   When creating them they should be based on careful assessment where language levels must match the ability of the individual.<br><br>Create your social story using the first person, e.g. &#8220;My name is Jack, I go to a sports club.&#8221; You can use a present or future tense; e.g. at the sports club we work in groups,  or, at the sports club next Monday we will be working in groups.<br><br>When giving your social story a title, a question is a good idea, such as &#8220;Why do I need to see the Dentist?&#8221; Lead the story to the end based upon what you want the outcome to be.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Staying-in-my-bedroom-at-night-time.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/socialstoryexample-1024x550.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/socialstoryexample-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/socialstoryexample-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/socialstoryexample-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/socialstoryexample.png 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Staying-in-my-bedroom-at-night-time.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Example of a Social Story, click the image or this text to view!<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Novio Social Stories Quick Reference Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Novio-Social-Story-Quick-Reference-Guide-2020-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Quick Reference Guide Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>How to Write a Social Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">First of all, decide the length (a few sentences or slightly longer) and whether it will be a book or document?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Choose the appropriate level of language , dependent on age and ability and use symbols where possible to provide a visual tool to help reinforce their understanding. Make sure positive language is used<br><br><strong>Social Stories <\/strong>are generally written in a sentence format. There are seven basic sentences that are generally used in their construction for children with special needs. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Perspective sentences <\/strong>\u2013 General descriptions of the internal state of another person like his\/her knowledge, thoughts, beliefs, feelings, motivations, and opinions, as well as his\/her physical condition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Example: \u201cMy sister does not like getting up for school.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Descriptive sentences <\/strong>\u2013 Answers the \u201cwhy\u201d questions in a social situation or event. They are factual and observable sentences that are free from assumptions and opinions and are used to identify the most important factors in a social situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Example: \u201cChildren must go to school to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Directive sentences<\/strong> \u2013 Presents a response or choice of actions to a given situation or event in a positive way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Example: \u201cI will get up in the morning to go to school.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Control sentences <\/strong>\u2013 These are written for the recipient who just heard the story. These are used to identify or remember the personal strategies or solutions that the recipient will use to recall and use information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Example: \u201cI need to go to school so I can learn how to&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.XYZ.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Affirmative sentences<\/strong> \u2013 These sentences are used to support and enhance the meaning of statements and may focus on a shared value or opinion. These can be deployed along with directive, perspective, or descriptive sentences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Example: \u201cI will try to get to school on time everyday. It is very important to learn about XYZ.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Cooperative sentences<\/strong> \u2013 These sentences help the recipient understand the important role played by other people in a certain situation or activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Example: \u201cThere are a lot of cars and buses near my school. My mum can assist me in crossing the street to keep me safe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Partial sentences<\/strong> \u2013 These are sentences used to encourage the story recipient to determine the ideal response to certain situations. These sentences are recommended when the recipient has a significant understanding of social situations and how they are handled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Example: \u201cMy brother loves to play guitar at school.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Keeping-our-coats-on-outside.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/keeping-our-coats-on-when-outside-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/keeping-our-coats-on-when-outside-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/keeping-our-coats-on-when-outside-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/keeping-our-coats-on-when-outside-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/noviosupport.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/keeping-our-coats-on-when-outside.png 1412w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Keeping Our Coats on Outside of the Classroom (by St. Anthony&#8217;s School)  &#8211; PCS Example &#8211; Click text or image to view!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>How to Use a Social Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Read the story to the individual on a one-to-one basis and sit slightly behind them and allow time to process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Use regularly and consistently (daily \/ prior to each time they face the social situation in&nbsp;&nbsp;question).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Consider when to stop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Social Story? 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