When creating a social story about inappropriate touching at school, it can start by explaining what appropriate touch is, like a friendly high - five or a hug from a family member. Then, it can contrast with inappropriate touch. The story can have characters that the children can relate to. For instance, a little boy who was touched inappropriately by an older student at school. The story can show how the boy felt scared and confused at first but then found the courage to tell his teacher. His teacher then took the necessary steps to ensure it didn't happen again, which included talking to the other student's parents and having a school - wide discussion about appropriate behavior.
It should also include the feelings of the victim. For example, 'When someone touches you in a bad way, you might feel sad, angry, or scared.' And it has to mention what the victim can do. Such as 'You can run away and find a teacher or an adult you trust to tell them what happened.' In addition, the story could have some positive examples of appropriate touch, like holding hands while playing games in a friendly way.
An appropriate touching at school social story could be about things like a friendly high - five between classmates. It's a positive form of touch that shows celebration or camaraderie.
If you encounter inappropriate confessions in a story, it's best to simply stop reading or listening. There's no need to expose yourself to such unwholesome content.
In a social setting, you can directly say that this is an inappropriate topic and suggest discussing something more positive and friendly, like upcoming community events or shared interests. If the person persists, it may be necessary to distance yourself from them.
One way is by using real - life examples. For instance, you can write about how losing a piece of paper is a little deal but losing your wallet with all your ID and money is a big deal. Another way is through pictures. Show a picture of a small mess like scattered toys (little deal) and a big mess like a flooded room (big deal).
We can use simple scenarios in social stories. For example, show a picture of two students shaking hands when they meet for the first time. Explain that this is a proper way to greet.
The concept of 'big deal little deal' in a social story is crucial for social and emotional development. It gives a framework to understand how to react to various situations. Consider a situation where a child loses a toy. If it's an old, rarely - played - with toy, it's a little deal. But if it's a favorite, special toy, it might be a big deal for the child. Social stories use this idea to help people gauge appropriate responses. By presenting different scenarios as either big deal or little deal, it helps in building resilience, empathy, and appropriate emotional responses in social interactions.
Just ignore them. Don't give them the satisfaction of getting a reaction from you.
In my case, dealing with social reactions in my first lesbian experience was tough at first. My family was a bit shocked and it took them some time to come around. But I decided to educate them. I showed them books and articles about same - sex relationships. I also introduced them to my partner gradually. Over time, they became more accepting. As for society in general, I surrounded myself with the LGBT community which gave me strength.
One way is to simply ignore them if they are not causing harm. Just let them pass by without giving much attention.