What is a Social Story?Social stories are a learning tool that support the safe and meaningful exchange of information for learners of all ages who have Autism. These stories allow for the explanation of certain processes or social cues that are missed by those who have Autism. With social stories, these individuals are able to contextualize, think about, and anticipate when these scenarios could occur. Even though social stories are beneficial to those with Autism, they can benefit all learners. While some can be simpler, there are those that can be adapted to higher levels of thinking and paired with high-order questions of Bloom's. All students deserve the opportunity to grow and develop skills necessary for real-world application and success, and social stories allow for this process to occur. How are they helpful?Teachers can use social stories in a variety of ways. They can range from the simple interactions of daily classroom life to applications of themes in literature, for example Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, to the daily life. While it might seem crazy that these simple stories have that much impact, they truly allow for students who have Autism to process and think about different scenarios and emotions that others find natural. If we as teachers hope to propel all our students to success, then it makes sense that the use of social stories be prevalent in classrooms, especially those who have diverse and exceptional learners.
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