I can wee/urinate in the toilet - Social Story & Visual Schedule.
A social story provides a step by step explanation of the expected process of accessing a toilet, pooing and thereafter cleaning oneself and washing hands. For many children there is a lot of anxiety associated with going to the toilet. Many children are fearful and unsure of what are the steps involved in using the toilet to wee/urinate.
The steps involved in the Social Story & Visual Schedule include:
- Pull pants down
- Sit on toilet
- Wee/urinate in the toilet
- Tear off some toilet roll
- Wipe bottom
- Put dirty paper in the toilet
- Pull up pants
- Flush toilet
- Wash hands
- Dry hands
The Social Story and Visual Schedule comes with two options of wording to either use "wee" or "urinate".
The social story is created in a page by page format so you may include or exclude pages as you see fit and place them in which ever order you prefer.
Use a laminator to ensure longevity of use.
Print and laminate each sheet of the Social Story, cutting down the centre line there after. Attach book rings to create a book format.
Sit down with your child at a time they are relaxed and engaged. Read through the story and encourage any questions they may have. For students who may not be able to read, read the story for them and use the visual icons to help your child/student understand the different steps involved.
Ensure you keep your tone calm, relaxed and open to hearing/understanding any worries or anxieties your student/child may have. Use each page as a jumping off point for other worries your child may be feeling.