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Be Safe: Flashbacks and Intrusive Thoughts - Social Story

Overview

This resource, part of the Be Safe collection, is a social story for individuals with autism that explains flashbacks and intrusive thoughts that may happen after experiencing sexual abuse and assault, as well as ways to cope with those thoughts.

A woman thinking with her hand on her chin.

If something bad happened, I might spend a lot of time thinking about it.

A sad woman sitting with her head in her hands. There is a thinking bubble above her with a scene of two people. One of the people is drunk and yelling, the other person is sad and sitting with her knees to her chest.

I might remember things even when I try to forget.

A sad woman with her head in her hand.

Sometimes I might feel like it is happening all over again.

A woman covering her face with her hands.

It is very scary when these things happen.

A woman with her arms crossed and saying,

I should try to practice telling myself that I am safe now.

A woman meditating with her legs crossed and her hands on her chest and stomach.

I should also try to practice ways to stay calm.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.