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Before getting to how to write a social story, it is important to discover the “what and why” of social stories. This post will discuss the importance, relevance, and mechanics of using a social story. Whether needed for sensory needs, executive functioning skills, or cognitive considerations, neurodiverse individuals of all ages can benefit from the visual components of a social story.

Social stories are a powerful tool.

Carol Gray, the creator of the social story describes a social story in a unique way: A social story is defined as “a social learning tool that supports the safe and meaningful exchange of information between parents, professionals, and people with autism of all ages”.

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