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Having a Birthday Party: A Social Story PPTHaving a Birthday Party: A Social Story PPT
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Having a Birthday Party: A Social Story

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Birthdays can be a stressful time for children with Autism. Get your special needs or Autistic pupil ready to party with this social story. Each page contains party images and text explaining what to expect during a birthday party. Share this with the child and talk about the types of noises, colors, items, and people who will be there. Note: You don't always have to sing the birthday song, sign it instead.

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birthdays, autism, social skills

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autism, Behavior Management, birthday party, social skills, social stories, programs
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K - 6th
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Health
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Presentations
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