Say or Think: Social Story Picture Books

Help children learn when to say a thought aloud and when to keep it in their minds.This social story picture book introduces the idea of a social filter in a clear, supportive way for young children. Using familiar situations and simple examples, it teaches children to stop, pause and consider how their words might make someone else feel.Designed to support social skills for autism, the book uses a red, yellow and green traffic-light framework to make an abstract concept easier to understand. Children learn that some thoughts are kind and helpful to say, some require a moment of consideration and others may be better kept as thoughts.This kids book on social filter skills can help children: - Recognize the difference between thinking and speaking - Consider how their words may affect other people - Practice pausing before responding - Identify kind, helpful and hurtful comments - Develop greater awareness during everyday conversationsParents, teachers and therapists can use this social emotional kids book to begin conversations, introduce examples and practice the skill during real-life situations.Understanding social interactions and autism can be complicated because social expectations are often unclear or unspoken. This social story for autism explains one important conversational skill through concrete language and engaging photographs that young learners can understand.