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My Friend has Cancer Social Story

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My Friend has Cancer Social Story preview

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Social story cover titled 'My Friend has Cancer' shows a child visiting a friend in a hospital bed.
Cover of the illustrated social story
Social story opening states 'My friend is very sick,' illustrated by a child holding their stomach.
Page 2: introducing the friend's illness
Social story page explains that the friend went to the hospital and a doctor told them they have cancer.
Page 3: the friend's cancer diagnosis
Social story page explains that the friend will spend a lot of time at the hospital and seeing doctors.
Page 4: hospital time and doctor visits
Social story page explains that the medicine the friend takes for cancer might make them feel worse at first.
Page 5: how cancer medicine may feel at first
Social story page states 'They will feel tired a lot,' illustrated by a child yawning into their hand.
Page 6: the friend's tiredness
Social story page states 'They might feel nauseous and vomit,' showing a child holding their stomach.
Page 7: possible nausea and vomiting
Social story page explains that the friend will have to miss a lot of school, with a school illustration.
Page 8: the friend's time away from school
Social story page explains that the friend might look different and their medicine might cause hair loss.
Page 9: changes in the friend's appearance
Social story page affirms that even if the friend looks different, they are still a friend the narrator cares about.
Page 10: continued care for the friend
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My Friend has Cancer Social Story

The 'My Friend has Cancer Social Story' can be an essential tool for any teacher who desires to simplify complex, real-life scenarios for their students. Breaking down conditions like cancer into digestible information is no easy feat, especially with children. This product offers a sensible solution.

Tailored specifically for children in the autism spectrum, this resource handles social cues that kids may grapple with during their understanding of cancer. Moreover, it's not just limited to those on the spectrum - anyone who finds difficulty in comprehending complex social situations would benefit too.

Narrative Approach & Utilization

The narrative employs a gentle and reassuring tone aimed at easing young minds into grasping what occurs when their friend undergoes treatment for cancer. It normalizes emotions they may face during diagnosis and subsequent events; anxiety, fear of uncertainty or empathy towards their friend's struggles.

  • The tool fits seamlessly within larger study groups during classroom discussions or reading times – nurturing collective empathy within your students.
  • You can use it as reference material during one-on-one tutoring sessions or small group settings perfecting pacing according to individual learning needs.
  • Educators also get an opportunity to leverage digital distribution capabilities assigning it as further reflection homework outside school boundaries.It includes a 19-page PDF full-feature story accessible across numerous platforms – Windows PCs/tablets/laptops while staying print-ready offering you teaching content in either shape you prefer paperbound or digital alike.

Durability and Pertinence

To add contextual relevance corresponding each segment of the written story are embedded descriptive illustrations courtesy Kari Bolt throughout appear within the narrative. For peak durability and longevity purposes physical copies would benefit from lamination and binding thereby reinforcing the story's points across succeeding readings.

In summary, 'My Friend has Cancer Social Story' is a comprehensive teaching resource fostering not just understanding about cancer but also impacting social sensitivity and aiding children comprehend life's deeper aspects.

What's Included

Contains a 19 page PDF social story

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