Height and Weight Social Story

Graphic of a hospital building.

When I arrive at the hospital, a nurse may check my height and weight.

Graphic of the feet of someone standing on a scale.

To check my weight, the nurse will ask me to take my shoes and coat off. Then I will stand on a scale.

Graphic of a girl standing on a scale, she has her shoes off.

I need to stand still until there is a number on the scale. This will only take a few seconds.

Graphic of a woman standing next to a scale, she is done with measuring her weight.

Once the scale shows a number, the nurse will ask me to step off the scale.

Graphic of a nurse measuring the height of a boy using a tape measure mounted on the wall.

Next, the nurse will check my height.

The nurse will have me stand with my back against a wall and measure me with a height rod.

Graphic of bare feet standing next to a wall .

I need to be sure to stand still with my feet flat on the ground. This will also only take a few seconds.

Graphic of a nurse asking a girl stepping off a scale.

Once the nurse is done, they will ask me to step away from the wall.

Graphic of a girl saying

If I need a break at any time, I can let the nurse know by saying, “I need a break.”

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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.