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Adjusting to New Situations

Overview

This social story, developed by ASERT, talks about ways to stay calm when plans change.

A girl looks in disbelief with one hand on her hip and the other hand in the air.

Most days I know what will happen. Sometimes my plans change.

A girl looks in disbelief with both hands on her hips.

Changes might make nervous or angry.

A clock shows time is passing and a phone says 'Event Cancelled.'

If my schedule changes, I should stay calm. There are many things I can do.

A girl asks another woman questions, and the woman happily answers her.

I can ask questions.

A clipboard with a piece of paper and a pencil.

I can make a schedule.

A girl smiles with one hand on her hip and the other making the 'okay' gesture.

Sometimes things change, and that is ok.

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