Personal Space Social Story

Understanding personal space is key for kids, especially those on the #autism #spectrum. Our engaging #socialstory video teaches the concept of personal "bubbles" and respecting others' #boundaries in a fun way.

Follow along as #characters Alex and Jamie model appropriate #personalspace during #conversations, #playtimes, and #activities. Kids learn the arm's length #distance for chatting, how to ask before #hugging or #highfiving, and gently resetting #boundaries when others get too close.

This video emphasizes recognizing and respecting personal space helps everyone feel #safe, #focused, and ready for positive #interactions. With #practice, kids build this vital #socialskill.

#ParentingTips:

✨ Use visuals like hula hoops or tape on the floor to help kids understand "personal bubbles." Let them practice moving in/out of spaces.

✨ Praise all efforts noticing others' bubbles, not just successes. This builds #selfawareness.

✨ Model respecting personal space yourself. Narrate waiting for permission to approach or touch.

✨ Be flexible, as needs vary by setting, situation, and #sensorysensitivity.

✨ For non-verbal kids, teach a hand signal or picture to indicate "move back."

✨ Celebrate progressions toward skilled personal space over time.

With this video and tips, you'll equip your child to master respecting personal space #boundaries.

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