Make a Social Story for Tomorrow

What you'll need

• Index cards or a small notebook
• Marker
• Optional: photos

Step by step

1. 1

   Pick one upcoming event: doctor visit, birthday party, first day back at school.

2. 2

   Write 5–7 simple sentences from your child's perspective: 'Tomorrow I will go to Dr. Lee. She has a stethoscope.'

3. 3

   Include a sentence about what your child can do if they feel anxious: 'If I feel nervous I can squeeze my squishy ball.'

4. 4

   Read it together the night before and again in the morning.

5. 5

   Bring it with you. Re-read during the event if needed.