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Gentle Hands

October 8, 2025 Ms Noonan Leave a comment

Welcome to Our Gentle Hands Social Story

This story is designed to help children and young people understand the importance of using gentle hands. It explains how our hands can be used to show kindness, help others, and keep everyone safe. Through simple language and clear examples, the story encourages positive behaviour and helps build respectful, caring relationships.

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Pain Visual

October 8, 2025 Ms Noonan Leave a comment

Pain Location Visual Aid

Use this visual to help identify and communicate where pain is being experienced in the body.
It’s designed to support clearer conversations between individuals and staff, making it easier to express discomfort and seek appropriate support.

Point to the area where pain is felt
Use simple gestures or words alongside the visual
Staff can use it to guide discussions and ensure understanding

This tool promotes inclusive, person-centred communication—especially helpful for those who may find verbal expression challenging.

Pain Communication – (1)

October 8, 2025 Ms Noonan Leave a comment

Going to the Dentist

This social story helps young people understand what happens when we go to the dentist and how we can get ready for our visit.

The story uses clear words and helpful visuals to show each step — from arriving at the dental surgery and sitting in the waiting area, to meeting the dentist, having our teeth checked, and hearing the special tools they use.

It’s designed to make the experience less worrying and more familiar, helping young people feel calm, confident, and proud of looking after their teeth.

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Anger and Emotions

October 8, 2025 Ms Noonan Leave a comment

Understanding Anger and Emotions

This social story helps young people learn about anger and other big emotions, and how to manage them in safe and positive ways.

The story explains that it’s okay to feel angry — everyone does sometimes — but it’s important to understand what makes us feel that way and to find good ways to calm down. It shares simple strategies like taking deep breaths, asking for help, using calming activities, or talking about how we feel.

By exploring emotions through this story, young people can build their emotional awareness, learn self-regulation skills, and develop confidence in expressing feelings appropriately.

My Body is Mine

October 8, 2025 Ms Noonan Leave a comment

My Body Belongs to Me

This social story helps young people understand that their body belongs to them and that it’s not okay for other people to touch their body without permission.

The story uses simple, reassuring language to explain the idea of personal boundaries, private body parts, and the importance of saying “no” or telling a trusted adult if someone makes them feel uncomfortable. It also reminds us that we should always ask for consent before touching someone else.

This resource is designed to promote safety, confidence, and understanding about personal space and respect — helping young people to recognise that everyone has the right to feel safe in their own body.

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Biting

October 8, 2025 Ms Noonan Leave a comment

Learning That Biting Is Not Okay

This social story helps young people understand that while we can use our mouths for many great things — like eating, drinking, smiling, and talking — it’s never okay to bite someone.

The story explains, in a calm and supportive way, what biting means, why it can hurt others, and what we can do instead when we feel upset, angry, or need help. It’s designed to help children and young people learn positive ways to express their feelings and keep everyone safe.

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Consent-Young Adult Version

October 8, 2025 Ms Noonan Leave a comment

Understanding Consent and Appropriate Touch

This resource has been created to help young adults understand the importance of consent and appropriate touch in everyday life. Learning about personal boundaries, respect, and communication helps everyone feel safe, valued, and in control of their own choices.

The social story linked below uses clear language and real-life examples to explain what consent means, when and how to ask for it, and how to recognise when someone is not comfortable. It also covers ways to show care and friendship appropriately while respecting personal space.

We encourage parents, carers, and staff to explore this resource together with young people, offering opportunities for discussion and reflection in a supportive and understanding environment.

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