Carol Gray’s Social Stories come to life! A “storymovie” is a Social Story illustrated with a short movie. Each is shot on location, merging descriptions of social concepts and skills with footage of live situations. "Freeze-frames" show the text of the story, which reinforces the concepts being taught. This DVD contains 25 storymovies, addressing social skill areas such as asking questions, making a mistake, showing respect, and working with others. The included user’s guide offers tips and ideas for educators. Great for visual learners, ages 8-12.
Carol Gray has over twenty years of experience educating students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Carol initiated the use of Social Stories in 1991 and has written numerous articles, chapters, and books on the subject. She is a sought-after speaker in the United States and abroad. Carol is the director of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding, a non-profit organization that serves people with ASD, and currently works privately with students, parents, and professionals in a variety of educational and vocational settings.
"Storymovies is a groundbreaking and significant innovation for children with challenges in social skills and social understanding, and their families. Carol Gray and Mark Shelley have combined their deep understanding of the visual learning style of children with social difficulties with the latest in visual arts technology, to develop an engaging and respectful approach to enhancing social skills and understanding in every day activities." Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Director, Childhood Communications Services Adjunct Professor Center for the Study of Human Development, Brown University "Exceptionally effective teaching tool to engage students in meaningful social learning . . . a must-have in your toolbox." Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP Author of Visual Strategies for Improving Communication
Tracks: Chapter 1: Practice, Mistakes, and Learning 1. What is practice? 2. Why do people practice? 3. Sometimes mistakes are a part of practice 4. Mistakes may happen on the way to learning 5. Learning is part of having a good day at school 6. Making mistakes and having a good day at school 7. Thomas Edison, mistakes, and me 8. Staying calm while taking a spelling test 9. What is a homework assisgnment? Chapter 2: Respect 10. What is respect? 11. Looking and listening for respect 12. The respect collection Chapter 3: Finding a Solution 13. Telling the teacher about a problem 14. James tells his teacher anput a problem 15. Talking to a teacher with respect Chapter 4: Permission 16. It's the teacher's decision 17. What is permission? 18. Students make decisions Chapter 5: Working in a Small Group 19. Showing respect for one another 20. Learning to share ideas 21. Sharing ideas and working together 22. What is a good question? 23. Asking good questions 24. What do the questions mean? Chapter 6: Playing a Card Game 25. Playing a card game
