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Before Court - Parts 1 & 2 Social Story

Overview

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

Graphic of a courthouse.

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

Graphic of a Judge sitting at his desk.

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

Graphic of your attorney standing at a podium in the courtroom.

I will have an attorney to help me.

Graphic of a man sitting at a table talking with his attorney.

I will be able to meet the attorney before court.

Graphic of a man telling his attorney that he has Autism.

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

Graphic of an attorney speaking in court.

My attorney will tell the court my story.

Graphic of a piece of paper with Rules written on them.

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

Graphic of professional clothes: nice shoes, shirt and tie and slacks.

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

Graphic of a man thinking about what he has been told.

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

Graphic of an attorney telling a man that he can speak now.

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

Graphic of an attorney telling her client that the Judge wants him to stand.

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

Graphic of a man shaking hands with his attorney. They are happy.

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.