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My Sibling has Cancer Social Story

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My Sibling has Cancer Social Story preview

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Social story cover titled 'My Brother has Cancer,' showing a child visiting a brother in a hospital bed
Cover of the social story about a brother's cancer
Social story opening: 'My brother is very sick,' illustrated by an adult caring for a child on a couch
Opening story page introducing the brother's illness
Social story page explaining that the brother went to the hospital and a doctor told him he has cancer
Story page 3: the brother's cancer diagnosis
Social story page explaining that the brother will spend a lot of time at the hospital and seeing doctors
Story page 4: hospital time and doctor visits
Social story page explaining that the brother's cancer medicine might make him feel worse at first
Story page 5: how cancer medicine may feel at first
Social story page about the brother's tiredness, with 'He will feel tired a lot' and a child yawning
Story page 6: the brother feeling tired
Social story page stating 'He might feel nauseous and vomit,' illustrated by a child holding his stomach
Story page 7: possible nausea and vomiting
Social story page explaining that the brother might look different and his medicine might cause hair loss
Story page 8: changes in appearance and hair loss
Social story page reassuring the narrator that even if the brother looks different, he is still loved
Story page 9: loving the brother as his looks change
Social story page explaining that the brother might be too sick or tired to play as he used to
Story page 10: changes to playing together
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About This Product

My Sibling has Cancer Social Story This 6-page social story resource uses simple language and engaging images to help children understand what cancer is and how to support a sibling who has been diagnosed. Created specifically for elementary-aged students, it explains key aspects of cancer and treatment in a reassuring way to reduce anxiety. The story covers topics like what cancer cells are, common treatments like chemotherapy, and practical tips for being a caring sibling. Teachers can use this versatile resource in small groups, whole class settings, or as a take-home assignment to build empathy and compassion. By facilitating open conversations, it provides students with the knowledge and skills to process difficult emotions in a healthy way during a challenging time.

What's Included

Contains two 18 page PDF social stories; one for brother and one for sister

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