Homework: Social Story Development
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 responding to body language and facial expressions. Her peers in the room are starting to avoid her due to this behavior and you feel that a social story will help her make the connection.
Write a 2 pages social story that explores a specific social skill for an elementary age child.
Include the following components in your social story:
1. A title and an introduction which sets the scene
2. The story with descriptions, coaching language, and "applause" for the student
3. Photographs or realistic drawings that specifically reflect the content
4. A conclusion that's positive and supportive
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.