What are Social Stories™?
Social Stories™ were developed by Carol Gray in 1990, and are now a respected evidence-based practice used worldwide with autistic people of all ages.
A Social Story is a story that shares social information with an autistic child or adult in an accessible way, respectful of their different perspective and interpretation of the social world. It is written in a specific way according to ten defining characteristics (the Social Story criteria) which guide it to be meaningful, safe, patient, non-judgemental and reassuring. Social Stories describe anything and everything in life.
A Social Story’s aim is to improve the child or adult’s understanding by simply sharing social information. With improved social understanding clarity and predictability is established and anxiety is diminished.
Who is the workshop for?
This workshop is for those who are working on behalf of one or more autistic children, adolescents, or adults. If new to the approach, participants will discover the ever-expanding versatility and value of this incredible instructional strategy. For those already familiar with Social Stories, this workshop will update their understanding and improve their Story writing skills. Participants who complete the workshop will receive a Social Stories 10.3 Certificate.
Workshop details and timings
There is some pre-course reading for this Social Stories 10.3 workshop to be completed before attending, which should take approximately 20 minutes.
Materials for the course will include the pre-course reading, Social Stories 10.3 workbook and an accompanying Handout File (PowerPoint PDF).
Live online courses are delivered using Microsoft Teams
Siobhan will deliver the workshop live online to approximately 30 delegates. This will include delivery of the presentation as well as supporting delegates through tasks in their workbook. There will be dedicated points during the workshop to ask questions, and we will also use the chatbox function on Teams for questions and feedback from tasks. We try to be sensitive to individual adjustments that people may need, including cameras being optional and using the chat box for interactions.
- Our open access training is delivered live online, across two consecutive mornings, from 9.30am – 1.30pm. Regular breaks are offered.
