Autism & Me: Social Story/Workbook

This resource called, AUTISM and ME: SOCIAL (SUCCESS) STORY - Strategies for Life!, is really a manual and workbook for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder to use in order to empower and educate themselves on ASD, identify with others with ASD, and learn strategies to live and cope with ASD in healthy ways.

This resource is 40 pages, and in PDF format (8.5 x 11), and so can be easily printed. It contains developmentally appropriate language and engaging visuals in order to engage the child in a fun and interactive way. There are Two Parts, with Part 1 focusing on education on ASD, and Part 2 focusing on strategies to live with ASD.

Part 1: Living with Autism - ALL ABOUT ME

• Communication

• Socialization

• Sensory

• Emotions/Feelings

• Perseveration

• Repetitive Movements & Behaviours/Stimming

• Insistence on Sameness/Routine

• Splinter skills/Interests

• Emphasis on Strengths

Part 2: Living with Autism - Strategies & Ideas

• Examples of Feelings and Emotional Reactions

• Strategies to Process Feelings and Emotions

• Strategies to Regulate Sensory Needs

• Strategies to incorporate Routine and Sameness

• Strategies for Communication

• Strategies for Social Interaction and Making Friendships

• Strategies to Navigate Bullying Behaviours

• Mention of Medication as means to moderate behaviours

• Emphasis on Strengths and Talents

• Opportunity to Draw and/or Write About What It’s Like Living with ASD

While labeled a social story, this resource is really an in-depth manual or workbook on how to live successfully with ASD and to appreciate one’s strengths and talents, that do accompany living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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