Getting a Cast Social Story

Graphic of an arm and leg, both have casts on them.

Casts keep my body parts together until they get better. They also protect them from getting hurt again.

Graphic of a man sitting on a chair with a Teddy Bear on his lap, He is saying

When I get my cast, I can take my favorite things with me. I can also ask for a break when I need it.

Graphic of a hand with a soft cotton strip being wrapped around it.

The doctor will roll soft cotton around my injury. This keeps it comfortable and safe.

Graphic of an arm with cotton wrapped around it. Wet cast material is being wrapped around it.

They will put wet pieces of the cast around the cotton. These wet pieces will dry and turn into a hard shell.

Graphic of an arm with a red cast on it.

They might let me choose the color of my cast!

Graphic of a clock with 15 minutes on it.

It is important to sit still to let the cast dry completely. This can take a few minutes.

Graphic of a woman with a cast on her arm, she is smiling.

The cast may feel itchy and hurt a little at first. My body will get used to it.

Graphic of an ice bag and a pillow.

Using ice or putting it on a pillow might make it more comfortable.

Graphic of an arm with a cast on it, a plastic bag is being place over it to protect it from water.

The cast cannot get wet. I will need to be careful when showering and put a plastic bag over that cast.

Graphic of a doctor looking at the cast on a woman's arm.

Once I feel better, the cast will need to be taken off.

Graphic of a handheld cast saw.

The doctor will use a tool to cut the cast and take it off. The tool may look scary, but it will not hurt.

Graphic of an arm with no cast on it, it is being cleaned with soap.

There may be funny smell after the cast is off. That will go away once I clean that body part.

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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.