This page features information for parents and caregivers, and visual resources such as stories that can be useful for children with additional needs and for typically developing children too. All resources are free to download and will be updated regularly.
Visual Supports
Stories/Social Scripts
Social scripts are a useful resource for helping children understand social situations and learn appropriate behaviour in a variety of settings. When used in conjunction with positive behaviour management and practice/experience, they can assist children to develop skills in play and social situations, reduce anxiety about new experiences, and help children identify and regulate their emotions and change challenging behaviour.
Stories are available in 3 different formats – PDF, Powerpoint (PPT), and Boardmaker (BM2) – and cover a variety of social and behavioural topics and age groups.
PDF files are printable as double sided documents and Powerpoint files can be printed or watched as a slideshow on your computer, however these formats cannot be edited. Boardmaker files can be adapted to your specific need, providing you have the Boardmaker computer program (which is available from Spectronics Australia at www.spectronicsinoz.com).
NB: The resources on this page are not designed to replace specific advice from a qualified professional. For severe behaviour difficulties, please see a specialist for individualised strategies and support.
For Preschoolers
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Going to the hairdressers"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Holding hands with Mum"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "I can take my medicine (preschool)"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "I can wear my glasses"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Sometimes I can't do the things I want"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Sometimes I feel angry"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Sometimes I feel upset"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "What to do to get attention"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "When I am away from Mum"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "When Mum is busy"
For Primary Students
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Asking my friends to play"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Giving my friends some space"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Going to a birthday party with school friends"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Going to assembly"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "I can take my medicine (primary school)"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "I can wear my school uniform"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "My body is private (boy)"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "My body is private (girl)"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Playing with my friends"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Sometimes I feel upset"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Sometimes I make mistakes"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Sometimes things don't go the way I want"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "Talking in front of the class"
PDF | PPT | BM2 | Preview "What to do to get attention"
