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Social Stories
Social Stories are a fun and easy way to understand ideas, concepts, or behavior in social situations. There are many social stories for autism. Topics can range from “Making Eye Contact”, to “Being Patient”, to “Taking Care of Your Electronic Devices.”
The stories are meant to be engaging while also sharing information that can be replicated and practiced in different situations. This is why they are one of the most popular autism resources for parents.
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Our Services
At Autism Behavior Services, Inc., our social groups offer engaging and supportive activities for autism designed to help those who are neurodiverse build meaningful connections and improve social confidence. Our foundations are rooted in applied behavior-analysis principles and effectively ensure that whether a child is in our preschool “Giggle Group,” the elementary through high school “Let’s L.A.F.F.™” group, or our Adult Group they are supported through evidence-based strategies that promote social connections, communication, and independence across all stages of development.
Each session consists of structured lessons and creative activities that focus on social learning topics like reading social cues, initiating conversation, teamwork, and maintaining friendships. By offering a combination of free play, discussion, modeling, role-play, group games, and reflection, we create rich opportunities to safely practice new skills for all ages.
From early childhood through adulthood, each group follows a structured, developmentally appropriate approach to support meaningful progress and long-term generalization. From playful social learning in the “Giggle Group”, to empathy-building and teamwork in “Let’s L.A.F.F.™”, to communication and independence in our Adult Groups, every program helps participants apply new skills in real-life settings. To explore which group best meets your needs, we welcome you to reach out and take the next step toward meaningful growth!
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Whether you’re looking for information on Autism, service providers, or just need ideas for yourself or someone else, we hope to provide you access to whatever information you seek.
Mailing address: 2080 N. Tustin Ave Santa Ana, CA 92705
FAQ
What is a social story?
A social story is a short, descriptive narrative that helps individuals—especially children with autism or developmental delays—understand social situations, expectations, and appropriate behaviors in a clear and supportive way. They can come in hardcopy or digital form, and be used in whatever way the person sharing the story needs.
Are there social stories for potty training?
Yes! And you can access ours here. A social story for potty training generally explains each step of using the bathroom—like recognizing the need to go, using the toilet, wiping and cleaning yourself, as well as washing your hands—so children feel prepared, confident, and less anxious about the process. There are also many other stories dealing with things like hygiene and social emotional issues.
Are ABSI social stories free?
All ABSI social stories in our library are FREE. They can be downloaded as digital books so you can access them on your PC, tablet, or other mobile device. Additionally, there is a video counterpart to the social story that you can stream as well. You can visit ABSI’s YouTube page here.
What’s the best way to use a social story?
While there is no right or wrong way to use a social story, you can begin using them when you feel it is most appropriate. Also, you can tailor the content to whoever you are sharing it with, so that if necessary, you just share the essential points. ABSI’s social stories are crafted by clinicians and behavior technicians with many years of experience in the field.