Successful social stories for young children / Siobhan Timmins ; foreword by Carol Gray.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Understanding my child's perspective -- What does growing up mean? -- What is feeling calm? -- What does calm down mean? -- How to ask for chill out time -- I am learning to listen -- I am learning to wait patiently -- What are kind words? -- What is taking turns? -- I am learning to share toys -- What is a conversation? -- How to interrupt a conversation -- What are good manners? -- What are table manners? -- What does excuse me mean? -- Why do I write thank you letters? -- I am learning to use a hand dryer -- How to find another favourite food -- Our plan to discover another favourite food -- What is my pants job? -- Where is the best place to put a wrapper? -- What is poo? -- I am learning to poo in a toilet -- What job does my nose do? -- How to stay safe and comfy on a supermarket trip -- Learning to queue at the checkout -- Why do babies cry? -- What to do when another child is crying -- How to stay safe around wasps -- How do I move safely near a wasp? -- Sharing the diagnosis with a social story : what are worries? -- A story for parents at L.A.S.T. -- A story for siblings -- References -- Bibliography.

This collection of 32 Social Stories developed by the author for use with her son, offers a unique demonstration of the wider value of this strategy. Introductions give context and show how the Stories intertwine to teach broader lessons, while positive Stories for parents and siblings acknowledge how this approach can aid the entire family.

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