It's a Social Story Bonanza!

Nope. I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth. I haven't posted or visited anyone's blog in a week because...go ahead and guess...Autism behavior issues!  Yay!

We have been having issues I know will pass; most phases we go through do.  I have been spending more time just giving attention to Jaylen and less time here at my computer.  And because I am in a state of stress, exhaustion, and have headaches, I need to park it on the couch and watch bad TV after I finally get the boys in bed.

I have turned to social stories.  Go to Carol Gray's site for a full explanation, but here is her description, "A Social Story™ describes a situation, skill, or concept in terms of relevant social cues, perspectives, and common responses in a specifically defined style and format.  The goal of a Social Story™ is to share accurate social information in a patient and reassuring manner that is easily understood by its audience." (From Carol Gray's Social Story home page).
  With the help of my son's teacher, some helpful Tweeters and Lynn, I have some good stuff written.




 My latest Social Stories include these topics:

1. I will go find mom when I need her.  I will not sit and scream my head off until our neighbors call DCF.  I will move from my location and look for mom to tell her I wrote a number, counted to 100, liked a part in a show, or need juice.  

2. Going along with above topic:  I will be able to do some things without telling mom.  She does not need to know every single score I get on Angry Birds.  She does not need to hear Bubble Guppies sing the outside song every time the show is on.   She does not need to know I can write the number 6 in Chinese (well actually that is impressive, I do want to know when he does stuff like that, thank you Kai Lan).

If this is not 6 in Chinese but instead is some obscene word, I apologize.

3. I will get dressed without making my mom have an aneurysm.

4.  I will not throw a 45 minute tantrum over little things like not being allowed to carry more than 2 piece of firewood in from outside.

5. Other people do not like to smell my feet. Even if they "don't smell bad." 

6.  I will not pick my nose and then make my little unknowing innocent 2 year old brother eat it.

Yep, that happened this morning.  Made me throw up a little in my mouth.