Visual supports are a powerful tool that has shown remarkable results. These evidence-based intervention strategies utilize visuals and visual cues to enhance communication, comprehension, and reduce anxiety, and increase overall engagement for children with disabilities.
Social stories are an intervention strategy that aims to make everyday situations or experiences explicit and understandable to people.
I use social stories ALL THE TIME with the students that I work with, and I have seen students’ behavior and understanding of situations improve while using social stories.
Social stories are one of my favorite tools to use for children with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or children with Executive Functioning challenges.
Social stories can help children pick up on cues they normally wouldn’t notice and learn how to respond to these cues. Social stories can also help children learn new skills for social situations, or understand how to behave in new situations.