solved SPE/576: Characteristics Of Autism Spectrum Disorders Wk 4 – Social
SPE/576: Characteristics Of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Wk 4 – Social Story Development
Assignment Content
Research the use of social stories for teaching socially appropriate behavior to a child with ASD.
Imagine that you are a special education teacher in a resource room at an elementary school. One of your students is autistic and is having difficulty with understanding and using a specific social skill. The peers in the room are starting to avoid the student due to this behavior and you feel that a social story will help the student make the connection.Write a 2-page social story that explores a social skill for an elementary age child.
Include the following components in your social story:
A title and an introduction which sets the scene
The story with descriptions, coaching language, and “applause†for the student
Photographs or realistic drawings that specifically reflect the content
A conclusion that’s positive and supportive