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The New Social Story Book™ (15th Ed) | NDIS Social Skills Guide

The New Social Story Book™ (15th Ed) | NDIS Social Skills Guide

$145.99
$145.99
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Building Capacity & Independence

  • 180+ Ready-to-Use Stories: A comprehensive library of visual guides covering diverse social scenarios, from basic hygiene to complex workplace interactions.
  • Reduces Social Anxiety: Provides clear, predictable explanations of social expectations, helping participants with Autism navigate the world with less stress and fear.
  • Lifespan Coverage: Includes specialized sections for toddlers, children, teens, and adults, ensuring the resource remains relevant through life transitions.
  • Evidence-Based Intervention: Developed by Carol Gray, the creator of Social Stories™, using a clinically proven method to improve social understanding and behaviour.
  • Empowers Carers: Teaches parents and support workers how to write and customize their own stories, building the capacity of the informal support network.
NDIS Claims Ready Code: 03_222100911_0124_1_1
What does "Claims Ready" mean?
Support Item: Low Cost AT - Communication or Cognitive Support
Category: ["Category 03: Consumables"]

Our products are curated to support a range of disability-related needs and to assist participants to pursue their individual NDIS goals, in line with the principles of choice and control.

The term “NDIS Claims Ready” refers to our documentation and invoicing process, which is designed to support participants, nominees, support coordinators and plan managers when submitting a claim.

Important: It does not guarantee funding. Whether an item is funded depends on the participant’s disability-related needs, their approved plan and goals, and whether the item is considered reasonable and necessary by the NDIA or the participant’s Plan Manager.

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Navigate the social world with confidence using The New Social Story Book™ (15th Anniversary Edition) . This landmark resource is a vital piece of low-cost assistive technology designed to support NDIS participants with Autism (ASD), Intellectual Disability, or social communication challenges.

Developed by Carol Gray, the pioneer of Social Stories™, this comprehensive guide contains over 180 ready-to-use stories . For individuals who find the "hidden rules" of social interaction confusing or anxiety-inducing, these stories provide a clear, visual explanation of what to expect and how to respond. Unlike standard storybooks, they are strategically written to improve social understanding, covering everything from simple hygiene tasks to complex adult concepts like job interviews and dating.

How This Resource Supports NDIS Participants

Reducing Anxiety & Meltdowns: By explaining social situationsbeforethey happen, these stories create predictability. This reduces the fear of the unknown, helping to prevent anxiety-driven behaviours and sensory overwhelm.

Building Social Capacity: It creates a "mental map" for social scenarios (e.g., "How to say hello," "What to do when plans change"). This builds the participant's capacity to interact with peers and the community independently.

Lifespan Support: This expanded edition includes stories for children, teens, and adults , making it a long-term resource that grows with the participant as they transition from school to employment and independent living.

Empowering Support Networks: It teaches parents, teachers, and support workershowto write their own custom Social Stories™, ensuring the participant has a tailored support system for any unique challenge they face.

Key Features & Benefits

180+ Evidence-Based Guides: A massive library of pre-written stories covering home, school, community, and personal care.
Methodology by Carol Gray: Utilizes the clinically proven Social Story™ framework to ensure information is processed effectively by neurodivergent brains.
Teens & Adults Section: Features dedicated content for older participants, addressing age-appropriate topics like workplace etiquette and relationships.
Instructional Guide: Includes a tutorial on how to adapt and write stories, empowering carers to create their own resources without needing a therapist for every single scenario.
Promotes Independence: Moves reliance away from verbal prompting by carers to internal understanding and self-regulation.

Meticulous Specifications

  • Title: The New Social Story Book™ (15th Anniversary Edition)

  • Author: Carol Gray

  • Format: Paperback / Reference Book

  • Content: 180+ Social Stories & Implementation Guide

  • Target Audience: Autism, Intellectual Disability, Social Communication Disorder

  • Age Range: Children, Teens, and Adults

  • Topics: Hygiene, Emotions, School, Work, Community, Safety

Package Includes

  • 1 x The New Social Story Book™ (Revised & Expanded Edition)

NDIS CLAIMS READY

Funding & Eligibility

This product is designed to support daily living goals and is generally compliant with Core - Consumables funding.

  • Support Item Name: Low Cost AT - Communication Or Cognitive Support
  • Support Item Number: 03_222100911_0124_1_1
  • Budget Category: Core - Consumables

How to Order:

  • Plan Managed: Add to cart and select "NDIS Checkout". This generates a formal tax invoice for your Plan Manager to pay via email.
  • Self Managed: Purchase online for an instant tax invoice, or use "NDIS Checkout" if you prefer an invoice to upload to the MyPlace portal before paying.
  • NDIA (Agency) Managed: Use the "NDIS Checkout" to generate a quote. We will then arrange a service booking (endorsement might be required).

*Participant's funding eligibility is subject to their individual NDIS plan goals.

The New Social Story Book™ is a specialized therapeutic capacity building resource. It is designed to assist NDIS participants who experience functional limitations in social interaction, emotional regulation, and understanding social cues.

How This Item Can Support NDIS Goals

This resource directly supports NDIS goals related to improved relationships, social participation, and community inclusion by:

Building Social Competence: It teaches the "hidden curriculum" of social interaction through explicit instruction, allowing the participant to engage with peers and the community more successfully.

Managing Change & Anxiety: The stories provide a framework for handling changes in routine or new environments, reducing behavioural dysregulation and promoting emotional stability.

Fostering Independence: By internalizing the social scripts provided in the book, participants can navigate social situations with reduced reliance on verbal prompting from support workers.

Meeting 'Reasonable & Necessary' Criteria

This device aligns with NDIS criteria as a value-for-money core support. It is a one

Some products are shipped through authorised logistics partners, including Amazon. Your purchase is always with LowCost AT, and we remain your responsible Australian supplier and NDIS registered provider.

Assistive Benefit: 180+ evidence-based Social Stories™ to teach social skills & reduce anxiety.

NDIS Category: Core Consumables / Therapy Resource.

Author: Carol Gray.

Format: Paperback.

Topics: 180+.

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