KimJ wrote:
Y'all are getting lost in the exchange. I quoted a social story that I wrote for my son, using Real World characters (teacher and Pop). When someone asked why I don't include a "real world" response, I answered that that's not my point. My point is to offer a positive role model for my son. This is how he understands proper behavior and what is expected of him. My cartoons always have smiling characters, even if describing a conflict.
I said that I use Elmo as a "model". He doesn't cry or argue when there is a problem. He giggles and keeps going. I used to use Elmo as a character when Pop was nonverbal and idolized Elmo, but it's unnecessary now.
Pop understands analogy when in a specific context. I use real examples of unwanted behavior (touching others without permission) but reversing the perpetrator and victim to keep "blame" and "punishment" out of the story. Also, in that example of Teacher Whozit, he really did touch Pop's head and called him "son". It really was annoying and Pop would go ballistic around him.
But I think Elmo is a wuss and a bubblebrain. Sometimes, things happen that can't just be laughed off. Life isn't all peaches and cream and there are thorns within the roses. It might not be PC to say this, but it is the truth.
I do agree that having social stories that are about your son and people he knows are a good idea though. Just as long as they don't sound too sissyish and namby-pamby.
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22 Jul 2007, 9:27 am
