We all need reminders, especially when it comes to our deaf/hard of hearing students with staying on the topic in conversation. With this social story you will be able to talk about what staying on to ... pic means and how to do it. There are examples of short dialogues of some staying on  topic and of those who did not. You can also talk to your students about the corrections they can make in the dialogues to be on topic. It is a great way of helping your students to stay in the conversation and appropiate things to say.

Peek into a short conversation of two students who talk about what they do when there is a communication break-down. Though this story is short it opens a way for conversation, and to role-play commun ... ication strategies when student's have break-downs in communication.

Additional Comprehension ActivitiesReading Comprehension QuestionsLists of tier 1 + 2 related vocabGame board to make it fun or help that wiggly off-task child stay focusedNew Concept for Older Kids: ... What are “endonyms”This is a story to help children/students who wear hearing aids understand why they may go to the doctor and/or ENT more often than others. The story can be read for comprehension. It teaches new vocabulary and creates a wonderful language opportunity for students to better advocate for themselves at school, home, and the doctor/ENT office. This story was written with younger children and their families and older students who continue to come to school with blocked hearing aids and do not use an interpreter for language access.Service Activity for EI-ECSE Families & Home VisitsFor any family this story can be an important conversation starter, or reminder, to understand the language impact of even partially clogged hearing aids for their kid(s) who are not using signs. This can be demonstrated to parents by using a listening tube when their child’s hearing aid is plugged and cleaned and then having them listen again to the difference in clarity of language coming through the hearing aid to their child’s brain.Story Printable OptionPrint each two-page spread in landscape mode OR - Print a two-page spread but cut apart pages to show 1 page at a time. Spiral bind, 3-hole punch, or staple.Interactive Digital OptionPresent the book on a device or overhead projector. To play the digital version of the game click on the digital spinner link. Change the spinner to “3” numbers. Pick & move game pieces (pink, green, blue)QuestionsUse professional judgment when deciding on which comprehension questions to ask the student. *The advanced questions are marked with an * following the number.VocabularyTier 1 vocabulary Tier 2 vocabulary prefix Endonyms short nonfiction passage Endonym Activity Options ask students to research endodyms related to sick words show sick examples and ask them to find more

A collection of comic strips revealing troublesome situations for teens with hearing loss. Includes commentary on how each humorous situation might be resolved. ...

This BoardmakerTM social story provides a clear example of how to address using hearing aids everyday and what to do if the hearing aid is not working.

Our students may be reminded to "season their words with salt", to make it tasty to their listeners. Often it is not what we say, but how we say things to others. This social stories provides examples ... of what not to do and ask a question for discussion on how they can fix it to make it better. Definitely, a great way to work one on one or in a group session with your students.

NOTE: Powerpoint Presentation for viewing on PCA collection of comic strips revealing troublesome situations for teens with hearing loss. Includes commentary on how each humorous situation might be re ... resolved.20 more situations and scenarios that mix humor with compassion in negotiating social communication.More antics and advocacy for teens and tweens with hearing loss.

 A collection of comic strips revealing troublesome situations for teens with hearing loss. Includes commentary on how each humorous situation might be resolved.20 more situations and scenarios that m ... mix humor with compassion in negotiating social communication.More antics and advocacy for teens and tweens with hearing loss.

LIttle ones don't always listen and follow directions. Here is a simple social story to encourage conversation and help them see the importance of following directions in school.

Sometimes our students are learning to have self-control when they have busy bodies. In this social story, we will follow a little girl named Star, who finds it hard to keep quiet or not to shout when ... she should be working. Throughout her journey she learns from her teacher how to learn self-control.