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When trying to answer the question,
'What is the problem?', one useful technique is to think of what children's explanations
of their behaviour would be if they could communicate effectively.
This technique is extremely powerful as it shifts the adult's focus from their
own experience to that of the child.
Using social stories
Social stories are another useful tool to promote positive behaviour in children.
This technique was originally devised to use with children and young people with autism,
but it can be used with a range of children to teach them acceptable behaviour.
Social
stories in practice
Q
Think about the skills a child would need to have for a teacher to use social stories
with them.
How are Fiona's communication skills different from Nick's?
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A
Nick is non-verbal. Fiona has good verbal skills and can read.
Q
How useful are social stories for Fiona? Why?
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A
Social stories are very useful for Fiona because:
They allow her to have a voice and set her own targets
They encourage her to share her positive experiences and identify where
things may have gone wrong, and
They provide a script/reminder of acceptable target behaviours.
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