Social Stories

Question 1

The goal of social stories is:

Answer 1

To share accurate social information to a client in a patient and reassuring manner

Question 2

Social Stories primarily contain:

Answer 2

Social cues, perspectives, and responses

Question 3

Social Stories reduce anxiety and lead to __________

Answer 3

more effective responses

Question 4

Social stories are effective because:

Answer 4

They are visual, identify relevant social cues, describe expected behavior, and provide accurate information

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE
Social stories are written from a first person perspective

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

What are the two types of sentences in a social story? Which one is optional?

Answer 6

Descriptive and Coaching
Coaching sentences are optional

Question 7

Coaching sentences in social stories must ____________

Answer 7

Provide room for error “I will try”

Question 8

What is the rule of thumb ratio for descriptive vs coaching sentences in a social story?

Answer 8

2:1 (two descriptive for 1 coaching) rating is 2.0 or higher for a good one. (divide D/C)