Social narratives : a story intervention for children with autism and other developmental disabilities /

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What are social narratives and who are they for? -- Theories of autism spectrum disorders -- Applying theory to social narratives -- Writing a social narrative -- Presenting and implementing social narratives -- Research supporting social narratives.

"Drawing on the latest autism theory and findings from research, the author provides step-by-step guidelines for writing and using Social Narratives at home or in the classroom. She describes clearly the key components of the approach, including incorporating the interests of the child, using literal and positive language and including visuals and comprehension questions to support learning. Twenty-seven sample Social Narratives are also included, to provide inspiration and useful examples of how Social Narratives can be used in practice." - BOOK JACKET