Comic book conversations, social stories and social skills therapy

My own paper and pen, stick-figure social skills materials never looked very good. So, over time, in my individual and group work with young people on the autism spectrum, I learned how to use PowerPoint rapidly, during sessions, to be able to put together text, word/thought bubbles and images to make much better Comic Book Conversations and Social Stories. Children liked them better. And since they were in my computer, I could quickly share my work with families and other professionals.

Some months ago, to prepare for my own therapy sessions, I started prepping blank PowerPoint slides with lots of the basic images and shapes I would need to help kids with their particular social and emotional issues. I eventually came up with a template, featuring “pre-loaded” images and text boxes in the margins. It was really helpful. I found I could more often sustain the attention of impatient children who wanted results fast.

I have loaded the margins with the graphic and text elements I use most often. You can easily customize your own template with additional images.

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