Interrupting Social Story Curriculum

Interrupting is an English social story organized around four steps: deciding whether to interrupt, approaching someone, saying 'Excuse me' with a tap, and waiting for attention. The 2014 text contrasts waiting with situations needing attention right away and includes a numbered recap and instructional guides.

Publisher identified in the materials: Special Learning.

Material context: The original sequence models an arm or shoulder tap and waiting for the other person to look toward the child, so these particular interaction expectations are part of the material.

The story first considers whether a request can wait or needs attention right away. It then describes approaching the person, tapping an arm or shoulder while saying 'Excuse me,' waiting for a pause, and asking for what is needed.

A numbered recap restates the story's sequence. The accompanying instructional booklet discusses sequencing story pages and role play, including acting out a scenario and identifying a different response.

What is inside this resource?

• Deciding whether a need can wait
• Needs requiring attention right away
• Approaching and saying 'Excuse me' with a tap
• Waiting for attention before making a request
• Numbered recap and sequencing or role-play ideas

Material details: 4 PDF files, containing 74 pages in total including front matter. This is a digital download; purchase does not include printed copies.

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