Digital story/powerpoint format - a Social Story to teach pro-social skills EDUC 505

1. Learning to Respond Appropriately A Social Story in Digital Story Format By DeNardes Shafter EDUC 505

2. I Want to Learn Better Ways to Respond “I want to enjoy the time I spend with my family and friends more. Sometimes I have trouble reacting appropriately to situations in my life.” “This picture was taken on a good day. I am sitting with my uncle’s dog and she is behaving nicely. So am I.”

3. Greetings Are Important “ When I greet my friend kindly, she will be kind to me.” Smiling at people makes them feel comfortable.

4. Don’t Be Rude “What do you want?!? I really don’t want to talk to you. You make me sick!!!” It is inappropriate to say mean things to a friend when you are greeted. Avoid responding this way.

5. Talking About Your Interests Is Good “ Do you remember the time we went on that bike ride with my mom? I thought she was behind me, but then she was gone. It was so funny.”

6. Show Friends You Are Interested in Them Ask your friends questions. You will learn more about people this way. “ Did you get to go see the movie you wanted to see at The Rave?”

7. Be Attentive When Talking to Friends “ I did get to go see the movie. It was very action-packed and funny too… hey, where are you going?” Don’t walk away from a friend without listening to the answer from your question. You will seem rude.

8. We Can Calmly Resolve Conflict Respectfully express anger or frustration to a friend by speaking calmly . “ I really didn’t appreciate getting yelled at. Maybe we can talk later after we have had a chance to think about this”

9. Being Mad and Fighting is an Inappropriate Response Avoid reacting in an angry way. Yelling will often just cause more frustration. This is an inappropriate response to a conflict. “ I hate you! You always blame me when things are wrong!! Just don’t ever talk to me again! Go away, I’m so sick of you!!!”

10. Sometimes Things Don’t Work Out the Way I Planned “ I really want to wear my zebra-print T-shirt to school in the morning. I’m sure it was washed with this load of laundry. Oh no, I don’t see the shirt in this stack of clothes.”

11. Making an Appropriate Compromise “ This isn’t the shirt I wanted to wear, but I don’t mind wearing it to school. I can wear my other shirt next week.”

12. InappropriateResponse to a Problem “ Oh great! Now I have to find a whole new outfit for school!!! I’ll never be able to find one tonight though. Even if I do, it will take forever. Then ,I’ll be up too late and not get enough sleep. So I’ll be a grouch at school and it will be the worst day ever. I hate my life.” A negative response will not make things any better in this situation.

13. Mom Needs My Help When you are asked to do a chore, answer calmly. Mom:“Could you please fold the laundry for me?’ Daughter:”Sure mom, I’ll be there in a few minutes, after I finish this call.” Mom:“Thanks for your help.” Daughter: “ You’re welcome. “ This is a good way to interact with an adult.

14. Inappropriate response: “No mom, can’t you see I’m busy!!!” Mom:” Could you please fold the laundry when you get off the phone?” Daughter: “No mom, can’t you see I’m busy!!! You are so bossy! You just think you can push me around all the time!!” This was an overreaction. This could cause a bigger problem between the mother and daughter.

15. Life is More Pleasant Now Learning to respond appropriately to other people is not always easy. It will take time and practice. When there is less conflict with other people, life is more pleasant.