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Author: Brian Dixon
Gesturing: Social Story
This resource visually explains Gesturing, which is using movements to help improve mood.
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This resource provides a visual explanation of Grounding, which is paying attention to the environment to help improve emotions and stay calm.
Read moreHelp Now: Social Story
This resource visually explains the skill called Help Now, which uses strategies to help calm down.
Read moreHigh Zone Reactions in My Body: Social Story
This resource visually explains negative feelings in your body and how to return to the "OK" Zone.
Read moreHigh Zone Reactions in my Brain: Social Story
This resource visually explains negative emotions that can happen and how to return to the "OK" Zone.
Read moreHomecare for a Loved One Social Story
When people get older, they may need more help at home. A home health aid can make things easier.
Read moreProject Reassure: Direct Support Professionals
These resources, developed by ASERT for AID in PA, are designed for Direct Support Professionals to gain an overview of trauma, resilience, and resilience skills. These resources are meant to support the Project Reassure online courses available through the ASERT eLearning platform.
Read moreResilience Skills Overview
This resource explains the resilience skills of Tracking, Resourcing, Gesturing, Grounding, Shift and Stay, and Help Now.
Read moreResilient Zone: Social Story
This resource visually explains the concept of the Resilient Zone and managing emotions.
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