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Before Court - Social Story

Overview

These social stories were created to describe the various components of preparing for court to individuals with autism.

A gavel in front of a courthouse.

If I break the law, I may have to go to court.

A judge sitting at his desk holding a gavel and next to the scales of justice.

The court will decide what happens to me since I broke the law.

A judge sitting at his desk and an attorney standing at a podium.

I will have an attorney to help me.

Two people sitting across from each other at a table and talking.

I will be able to meet the attorney before court.

A man in a blue shirt saying,

I can tell the attorney about my autism if I want.

A judge sitting at his desk holding a gavel and an attorney talking.

My attorney will tell the court my story.

A checklist of rules.

There are many rules in court. My attorney will help me understand those rules.

A shirt and tie, pants, and a pair of shoes.

My attorney will tell me what I should wear to court.

A man in a blue shirt thinking with his hand on his chin.

My attorney will tell me what I can and can’t say in court.

A woman saying,

My attorney will tell me when it’s my turn to talk.

An attorney saying,

If I don’t understand something, my attorney will explain it to me.

A man and woman shaking hands.

My attorney is there to help me.

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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.