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Sometimes I Get Depressed Social Story

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Sometimes I Get Depressed Social Story preview

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Social story cover titled 'Sometimes I Get Depressed,' showing a crying child sitting with knees drawn up
Cover of the depression social story
Social story introduction explaining that depression is an illness affecting how a person feels, thinks, and acts
Page 2: Introducing depression
Social story page comparing depression to illnesses such as diabetes or asthma, illustrated by a frowning child
Page 3: Comparing depression to other illnesses
Social story page introducing the first-person statement 'I have depression,' illustrated by a frowning child
Page 4: Naming depression in the first person
Social story page stating that a person's brain works a little differently during depression, with a brain drawing
Page 5: Explaining differences in brain function
Social story page saying depression is nobody's fault and describing the brain as having an illness
Page 6: Addressing blame for depression
Social story page explaining that having depression can make people act differently than they usually do
Page 7: Introducing changes in behavior
Social story page describing wanting to be alone and not wanting to spend time with friends and family
Page 8: Describing a wish to be alone
Social story page describing feeling impatient and having a short temper, with a child clenching her fists
Page 9: Describing impatience and a short temper
Social story page describing crying a lot and feeling sad all the time, with a seated child shedding a tear
Page 10: Describing crying and sadness
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About This Product

Sometimes I Get Depressed Social Story

This teaching resource, affectionately titled Sometimes I Get Depressed Social Story, is designed as an effective aid for educators in introducing and addressing the complex concept of depression and sudden changes in routines to young learners. It showcases a 26-page PDF that simplifies challenging social cues, forging clear paths to comprehension.

The material employs the technique of social stories to deliver valuable lessons. However, it's not limited only to children on the autism spectrum; it also caters to any child requiring assistance interpreting social situations or perspectives.

  • The story revolves around following routines and schedules with seamless adaptability during unexpected changes – a crucial life skill.
  • It provides practical suggestions for calming strategies when these alterations occur, thus tackling potential anxiety.

This resource can be used in various ways– exhibited during whole-group lessons or divided among smaller groups; alternatively given as a homework assignment–the Sometimes I Get Depressed Social Story enhances both group learning environments and individual study transitions effectively.

To ensure timeless relevance and repeated usability of this adventure into socio-emotional education, teachers are advised either laminate each page after printing or display them inside a book cover for longevity since reinforcement strengthens learning value considerably over time.

  • The story features appealing clipart images from Kari Bolt's original collection that bring forth visual stimulation amidst intensive learning tasks seals this product’s aptness even more firmly for every classroom setting.

In conclusion, versatile enough to cater across attainment levels without specific grade considerations while rich enough in content about handling abrupt routine changes - this PDF resource showcases a perfect marriage between vital curriculum topics and innovative teaching tool design.

What's Included

Contains a 26 page PDF social story

Resource Tags

depression social story routine changes emotional education adaptable learning

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