The New Social Story Book™ 15th Anniversary Edition | 150+ Visual Social Skills Guide for Autism & Developmental Disabilities | Low Cost Assistive Technology for Social Understanding

180+ Visual Social Skills Guides for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism

✅ COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SKILLS RESOURCE: This landmark 15th Anniversary Edition contains over 180 ready-to-use Social Stories™—a proven low cost assistive technology developed by autism expert Carol Gray since the early 1990s. Each story provides clear, visual explanations of social situations that individuals with autism and developmental disabilities often find confusing or overwhelming.

✅ EXPANDED WITH NEW CONTENT: This enhanced edition includes valuable new sections on effective implementation strategies, adapting stories for younger children, and specialized Social Stories™ for teens and adults—addressing the full lifespan of social development needs. The expanded content reflects the latest research in autism support and social skills development.

✅ EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION: Developed through decades of clinical experience and research, these strategically written stories have helped thousands of individuals with autism spectrum disorders understand social expectations and develop appropriate responses. As recognized low cost assistive technology, Social Stories™ are endorsed by leading autism organizations worldwide.

✅ PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE: Beyond just providing the stories themselves, this resource teaches parents, educators, and therapists how to effectively implement and customize Social Stories™ for specific individuals and situations. This empowers caregivers to create sustainable support systems across home, school, and community environments.

✅ ADDRESSES DIVERSE SOCIAL CHALLENGES: The collection covers a comprehensive range of social scenarios including classroom behavior, understanding emotions, personal hygiene, public safety, handling changes in routine, and navigating community settings—providing solutions for the most common social challenges faced by people with autism.

How This Book Helps People with Disabilities:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders: Provides concrete, visual explanations of abstract social concepts that match the visual thinking style common in autism. The stories create predictability in social situations, reducing anxiety and increasing successful participation.

• Intellectual Disabilities: Offers simplified, accessible explanations of complex social expectations, increasing independence and community integration for individuals who struggle with abstract concepts.

• Social Communication Disorders: Addresses specific challenges in understanding social cues and appropriate responses through explicit instruction, giving individuals practical strategies for navigating interactions.

• Anxiety and Emotional Regulation Difficulties: Many stories specifically target situations that commonly provoke anxiety, providing preparation strategies and emotional regulation techniques.

• Executive Functioning Challenges: The visual supports and structured format help individuals who struggle with planning and processing to better understand expectations and appropriate behaviors.

• Language Processing Disorders: The concise, clear language and visual supports accommodate individuals with language processing difficulties, making social information more accessible.

As affordable, portable low cost assistive technology, this book provides immediate access to social supports without requiring electronic devices, internet access, or extensive training. The Social Stories™ model has been proven effective across four decades of implementation worldwide.