- 1). Write the title at the top of the page. The title, like the story itself, should be simple and specific. The story in our example would have a title like "Greeting People" or "Saying Hello."
- 2). Begin with a descriptive sentence or two: "Sometimes we see people we don't live with every day. We might see them at school, Mom's job, or they might come to our house."
- 3). Add a perspective sentence to reinforce empathy and explain the reason for this specific social skill: "When we greet people politely, they feel welcome and happy."
- 4). Continue with descriptive sentences, telling your child how to proceed: "When I greet someone I will hold out my right hand and shake his hand. I will smile and say, 'Hello, it's nice to see you.' "
- 5). If necessary, add a directive sentence that addresses your child's specific needs: "Sometimes I don't like to be touched. I can smile and wave when I say hello instead of shaking hands."
- 6). Attach the photograph or illustration to the story. For this example, a picture of your child appropriately greeting someone would be ideal. You can allow her to pretend to greet a family member or even a doll or stuffed animal while you take the picture.
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