--- title: "Social Stories" url: "https://www.brookfieldsschool.com/outreach/social-stories" school: "Brookfields Special School" --- # Social Stories ## What are social stories? Social stories are a short way of describing a particular event. They should include specific information about what to expect in the situation and why. They were created by Carol Gray in 1991. ### Why use them? Social stories can be used for a range of reasons. - To develop self care skills - To help aid understanding of other peoples view points - To introduce a new event or support with an event that causes anxiety E.G. going to the barbers. - To support with changes to routine - To give positive feedback - To support with behaviour E.G. What to do if you feel angry ### How to write a social story: Picture the goal and why it is important, gather information EG where does it happen?, when? why? how often? Use words like "sometimes" or "usually " if it describes a situation without a guaranteed outcome. Content and language should be appropriate to age, ability and interests. Use appropriate images to support the text. Your story will need: - A title - Introduction - Body - Conclusion It should contain gentle and supportive language and answer 6 questions: Where? When? Who? What? How ? and Why? It should contain descriptive and coaching sentences. Here is an example: - My toys - My toys belong to me. 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