Going to the Doctor Social Story Kit

A GREAT TOOL FOR REDUCING FEAR AND ENCOURAGING COOPERATION DURING DOCTOR VISITS!

Doctor visits can be stressful for children with autism and other developmental differences. Whether a child is going to the doctor for a routine checkup, because they are sick, or for a medical concern, knowing what to expect can help reduce anxiety and make the experience more successful.

This Doctor Visit Social Story Kit provides children with simple, predictable language and visual supports to help them understand what happens during a visit to the doctor. These tools can be used before the appointment to prepare the child and during the visit to provide reassurance, predictability, and encouragement.

Your purchase includes the following:

• Going to the Doctor A child-friendly social story that explains what to expect when going to the doctor, including common parts of a doctor visit.
• I Stayed Calm During My Doctor Visit celebratory story A positive story designed to celebrate the child’s success after completing their doctor visit and using calm behaviors.
• Picture Cards Visual cards to help children understand and communicate about different parts of the doctor visit.
• First/Then Board A simple visual support to show the child what they need to do first and what will happen next.
• Doctor Visit Exam Checklist Picture cards showing common parts of a doctor examination. The child can cross off each item after it is completed, helping them see their progress and know what is still to come.
• Stickers and Sticker Charts Use the included stickers and charts to provide positive reinforcement and celebrate the child’s efforts and accomplishments.
• Implementation Guide & Ideas Practical suggestions for using the social story, visuals, checklist, stickers, and other supports before, during, and after the doctor visit.
• Tips for Supporting a Child During a Doctor Visit
  Helpful strategies for parents and caregivers to make doctor visits more predictable, positive, and successful.

GREAT FOR:

✔️ Routine well-child checkups

✔️ Sick visits

✔️ Medical concerns

✔️ Preparing for a doctor’s appointment

✔️ Children who experience anxiety during medical visits

✔️ Children who benefit from visual supports and predictable routines

✔️ Children with autism and other developmental differences

✔️ Home and medical settings

WHY USE A SOCIAL STORY & VISUAL SUPPORTS?

Children may feel anxious when they don’t know what is going to happen. Social stories and visual supports can make an unfamiliar experience more predictable by showing children what to expect, what they may need to do, and what happens next.

This kit gives adults practical tools to help children prepare for a doctor visit while encouraging participation, understanding, and success.

All Positively Prepared stories are written using positive language and simple illustrations/words to reduce visual clutter and increase understanding.

Social Story™ and Social Stories™ are trademarks of Carol Gray. This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or created by Carol Gray.