Social Stories for Special Needs Kids: 2011

A Message to Aspergers Kids: From Frosty the Snowman

Frosty says, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year":

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Choosing Friends: A Social Story

Murphey talks about "choosing friends" ...a social story for children with Aspergers and Autism:

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Getting Rid of Frustration: A Social Story

"Marvin the Mouse" talks about how you can get rid of your frustration:

This is a social story for children with Aspergers and Autism.

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Dealing With Frustration: A Social Story

Christy talks about what to do when you're frustrated. This is a social story for children with Aspergers and Autism.

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Don't Tease Your Friends: A Social Story

Marshall and Pinhead talk about why you shouldn't tease your friends:

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The Positive Aspects of Aspergers: A Social Story for Children

"Stan the Stallion" talks about how Aspergers is actually a good thing:

This is a social story for children with Aspergers...

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Friendship: A Social Story for Children with Aspergers and Autism

Stewart and Howard talk about the importance of friendship:

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Aspergers Students and Bullying: A Social Story

Miss Johnson gives children some tips on how to deal with bullies at school:

This is a social story for Aspergers children on how to handle a bully.

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Sir Isaac Newton and Aspergers: A Social Story

Yes ...it's true! Many historians believe that Sir Newton was a high-functioning autistic.

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Aspergers Meltdowns: Tips for Parents

Billy, a child with Aspergers, tells parents what to do when their child has a meltdown:

A social story for parents :)

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My Aspie Friends: Stewart and Howard

A funny cartoon for Aspergers children:

Note: MyAspieFriends.com is now AspergersTeenChat.com

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Getting Rid of Mad Feelings: A Social Story for Aspergers/Autistic Kids

Here's a social story to help children with Aspergers and Autism to deal with their anger:

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Using Public Restrooms: Social Story for Children with Aspergers and Autism

Here's a social story for Aspergers and Autistic kids about "using public restrooms":

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Getting Along With Others: A Social Story About Friends

Here's a social story to help the Aspergers/Autistic child get along with peers:

A social story that teaches children with Aspergers an Autism how to get along with their friends...

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I Don't Like Meltdowns: A Social Story for Aspergers/Autistic Kids

Here's a social story to help children prevent meltdowns and tantrums...

This social story (in video format) shows how children with Aspergers and Autism can self-regulate emotions, thus avoiding meltdowns and tantrums.

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No Kicking or Biting: A Social Story for Aspergers/Autistic Kids

Here's a social story that helps aggressive children to stop fighting, biting and kicking...

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Aspergers Kids and School Anxiety: A Social Story

Allen Talks About "Being Afraid of School"

Is it O.K. to be afraid of going to school sometimes?
YES! You don’t have to be brave all the time.

Is it O.K. to come home and cry after a bad day at school?
YES! Everybody has a bad day now and then.

Is it O.K. to talk to my parents about the scary things that happen in school?
YES! Talking about your fears helps you to get rid of them.

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A Social Story: Brushing Your Teeth

A social story for children with Autism and Aspergers about brushing teeth:

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A "Social Stories" Cartoon: Chipper the Aspergers Bird

Chipper Whistles the "Aspergers Song":

Chipper Sings the "Aspergers Boogie":

All Giraffes Have Aspergers ?!

Jerry states that "all giraffes have Aspergers."

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Qwerty Beats

Kyle (age 12), who has Aspergers, makes up his own "beats" using percussion software. He created the 'beats' and the 'moving art' in this video called "Qwerty Beats." We'll call this a social story in Music.

Dancer

Trent, a 9-year-old with Aspergers, produced the following video (entitled "Dancer"). He did the cartoon animation, the music, and the video tape of the dancers. We'll call this a social story in Dance.

How To Control Your Anger: Tips for Aspergers Children

A social story for Aspergers children to help them with their anger...

Do you get angry sometimes? These tips will help you:

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Social Story: Daisy Talks About Going To The Doctor

A social story for kids with Autism and Aspergers about having a doctor's visit...

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Aspergers Teen Talks About "Black and White Thinking" - A True Story

Black and White Thinking - Social Story for Aspergers Teens

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Seascape from Aspergers Social Stories

Jason, a young man with Asperger Syndrome, paints a beautiful seascape using MS Paint:

Jason, a Teenager with Aspergers, Talks About His Challenges

A Social Story About Teens and Aspergers:

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Susan Talks About Art Projects

A social story for children with Autism and Aspergers about having patience with art projects:

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Jo Jo Talks About Aspergers: A Social Story

A child with Aspergers describes some of his Aspergers traits:

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Jason, a 6-year-old with Aspergers, paints a beautiful landscape using MS paint...

Spring Landscape - Part I

6-year-old with Aspergers paints a beautiful landscape using MS paint...

Spring Landscape - Part II

PART 1: Jason, a 6-year-old with Aspergers, paints a beautiful winter landscape using Windows Paint.

PART 2: Jason, a 6-year-old with Aspergers, paints a beautiful winter landscape using Windows Paint.

Systemizing: A Social Story About the Strengths of Asperger's

The Gift of Aspergers

More resources for parents of children and teens with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's:

> How To Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums In Children With High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's

> Parenting System that Significantly Reduces Defiant Behavior in Teens with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism

> Launching Adult Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance

> Teaching Social Skills and Emotion Management to Children and Teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Comprehensive Handbook

> Unraveling The Mystery Behind Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Audio Book

> Parenting System that Reduces Problematic Behavior in Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

Going to the Dentist: A Social Story for Aspergers and Autistic Children

Chucky talks about going to the dentist (a social story for children with Aspergers and Autism):

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The Positives of Aspergers

A social story for parents with Aspergers children:

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All People On Planet Tron Have Aspergers: A Social Story

A Social Story: Zoe From Planet Tron Introduces Himself

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The Basics of Aspergers

A Social Story for Parents with Aspergers Children:

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Social Story for Autistic and Aspergers Children: "Standing in Line at School"

Jacob tells a "social story" about standing in line at school...

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Aspergers Kids Got Talent

Watch these talented Aspie kids sing and play their musical instruments...

A Social Story about Private Body Parts

Fluffy talks about private body parts. This is a social story for Aspergers and Autistic children.

More resources for parents of children and teens with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's:

How To Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums In Children With High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's

Parenting System that Significantly Reduces Defiant Behavior in Teens with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism

Launching Adult Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance

Teaching Social Skills and Emotion Management to Children and Teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Comprehensive Handbook

Unraveling The Mystery Behind Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Audio Book

Parenting System that Reduces Problematic Behavior in Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

Social Story: Sandy and his Personal Space

For children with Aspergers and Autism who violate other people’s personal space: This is a social story about how to respect other people’s personal space…

More resources for parents of children and teens with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's:

How To Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums In Children With High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's

Parenting System that Significantly Reduces Defiant Behavior in Teens with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism

Launching Adult Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance

Teaching Social Skills and Emotion Management to Children and Teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Comprehensive Handbook

Unraveling The Mystery Behind Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Audio Book

Parenting System that Reduces Problematic Behavior in Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

Even Santa Claus has Aspergers!

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Aspie the Turtle sings "All People Have Feelings"

A social story in 'song form' about feelings...

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Aspergers Children Speak Out

Children with Aspergers talk about their disorder...

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"Twitter the Bird" Talks About Aspergers

Hi everybody. My name is Twitter. And I have Asperger Syndrome. I bet you didn’t know birds could have Aspergers – did you? We can! And we fly around just fine. So if you see a bird in your backyard, it might just be an Aspergers bird.

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Social Story: How To Deal With The Bullies

Help for Aspergers Students in Dealing with Bullies

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"Roby the Robot" shows you how to do "The Aspie" dance.

Hi everybody. My name is Roby. And I have Asperger Syndrome. Even robots can have Aspergers. And robots with Aspergers dance really good. Watch me do the "Aspie".

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All Cats Have Aspergers

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Social Story: How I tie my shoes...

Sometimes kids with Aspergers and high functioning autism have trouble tying their shoes. Let me show you an easy way to do it...

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Social Story: How I Sing When I'm Sad

Sometimes I feel sad.

Sometimes I get mad.

Sometimes when I am sad or mad, I go to my bedroom and sing along with one of my favorite songs.

When I sing, my sad feelings go away.

When I sing, my mad feelings go away.

Then I can be around people again.

Here is how I sing a song (push the play button on the video I made for you):