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Steps to Stories For children with autism, even those with relatively high levels of language ability, difficulties in story comprehension often persist—holding up a child’s progress both academically and in social exchange. Now through the totally new approach offered in Steps to Stories, these problems can be overcome. |
- 20 attractive, full color picture stories that a child can understand, retain, & retell
- the language accompanying the pictures is adapted to the individual needs of the child
- Module I for children who speak-- or write-- in 3 to 5
word sentences - Module II for children who display more advanced
language
- Module I for children who speak-- or write-- in 3 to 5
- Stories span two levels of complexity, enabling a child to gain smooth, rapid increases in both language and comprehension skills.
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Module I |
The complete set of 20 full color stories that advance in carefully sequenced steps
A user-friendly program guide detailing the ways to present the stories and how to deal with any errors or difficulties that may occur
A simple, effective brief assessment to determine the module that best suits a child’s language skills,
Detailed, easy-to-follow lesson plans
Record forms to keep track of child’s progressFrequently Asked Questions
Is my child ready for the program?
If your child can understand and use sentences of 4 to 5 words, then (s)he is
ready to begin Steps to Stories at Module I. Sentences of the type we are talking about are: There is a lady. She has a dog. They are walking. Your child does not have to produce sentences like these spontaneously. If he or she can imitate them, then the program is likely to be of major benefit.
My child speaks quite well. Is s/he beyond the level of the program?
If your child has difficulty in understanding and reporting what s/he reads or has read to him/her, then the program is likely to be productive and lead to major gains in language and communication.
How is Module II different from Module I?
As the sample page illustrates, the sentences in Module II are longer and more complex than those in Module I. They allow children who already have relatively rich skills to apply these skills so as to comprehend the language of books.
My child reads and writes more smoothly than s/he speaks. Can I use the program with him/her?
Yes, you can! The entire program can be carried out by having your child write his/her responses--either via handwriting or the computer. Directions in the program guide tell you exactly what to do.
What are the results I can expect to see?
As a child advances in the program, over a period of two to three months, you will see that he or she
- gets the "main idea"
- relates events of the day in school
- understands events that others relate
- follows classroom discussion
