My Mom has Depression Social Story

Title: My Mom Has Depression Social Story

Designed as an empathetic and easy-to-understand educational tool, the My Mom Has Depression Social Story is a valuable resource specifically crafted to bring clarity about mental health issues to the young learners. Expounding upon complexities of depression through simple explanations, this resource aims to shed light on what a child's mother might experience when she has been diagnosed with depression.

This teaching aid adopts the approach of social stories, which are known for their efficacy in imparting knowledge about challenging social cues or situations. Although particularly beneficial for children on the autism spectrum due to its calm and reassuring tone, this social story can be instrumental in guiding any child who might be attempting to comprehend a complex situation or concept. As such, it can help alleviate anxiety stemming from lack of understanding or uncertainty about upcoming events.

• Two 25-page PDF social stories available with two different spelling variations– 'Mom' and 'Mum'.
• Crafted artfully utilizing clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt.
• Pages have been designed for repeated use in order for children to reinforce their understanding over time.
• To facilitate multiple reads without damage, it is suggested that these pages could either be laminated and bound together or placed into a display book.

1. An effective tool during whole group discussions around mental health issues.
2. A resource within smaller work groups allowing students to comprehend at their own pace.
3. A comprehension exercises during independent study periods at school or homework assignments aimed at facilitating open conversations around such critical topics within families.

Contains two 25 page PDF social stories; 2 different spellings Mom and Mum