Behaviour Analysts point out that at times, parents would like to address a particular topic with their child or work on a particular area of their child’s behaviour. Child Therapists recommend that the use of Social Stories can be very beneficial in doing so.
Ways Studies In The Field Of Behaviour Analysis Show That Social Stories Can Be Beneficial For Parenting:
* They are a relaxed & indirect way of approaching a topic with your child.
* They explain things in a way that makes the concept easy to grasp for your child.
* They are a great way to get a conversation started with your child about the topic.
* They are an opening for your child to ask any questions they have around the topic.
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Examples From A Behaviour Therapist Of Topics That A Social Story Could Cover:
– Arrival Of A New Baby
– Starting School
– Stopping Taking A Dummy
– Managing Anger
– Tantrums
– Sibling Rivalry
– Attention-Seeking/Connection-Seeking Behaviours
– & All Other Behaviour Challenges & Big Changes
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