Social stories are commonly used in special education to teach appropriate behavior and social skills to students, including those with autism. These short stories describe social situations and provide guidelines for desired responses. To be most effective, stories must be tailored to the unique needs and interests of each child.
Special education teachers often work with small groups and one-on-one to provide specialized support based on the needs of each student. Some students have sensory processing differences, language delays, or challenges with executive functioning skills like inhibitory control. Others struggle with transitions, social interactions, or handling new experiences.
Creating personalized social stories for each child is an ideal approach but requires extensive time and effort from teachers. Pre-made story templates offer customization but are time consuming and limited. Existing digital tools only offer symbol libraries or stock art which don't effectively relate to real-life situations.
With Ella, teachers can quickly generate social stories using the child's name, likeness, and interests. The personalized stories grab the child's attention, improving comprehension and learning. To learn more about Ella's personalized social stories for special education, visit ella.kids.
