Social Stories
Social Stories allow you to prepare your neurodivergent child or family member to "know before you go" and what to expect. It describes a step-by-step of what they will find: the layout of the space, any wait time, and noises to expect. Describing the experience in advance allows them to prepare and familiarize themselves in advance. These brief guides support successful encounters in the community between family members of neurodivergent family members and professionals. If you have attended one of our trainings & would like us to help you create one, please reach out and let us know!
Katonah Village Library
You can view the Katonah Village Library's social story in the Children's Room of the Library on the lower level or you can view it here to know before you go! The Library is committed to neurodiversity support by having headphones, fidgets, and sensory objects on hand as well as a Sensory Storytime offered monthly. Visit https://katonahlibrary.org for more information.
Katonah Museum of Art
Visit their Accessibility Page for more info: https://www.katonahmuseum.org/visit/accessibility. and ask for their:
KMA Sense Family Backpack: For family visitors with children on the autism spectrum or who have sensory processing differences this backpack is available at the front desk. It includes noise-reducing headphones, fidget toys, an art activity, and some special books.
Old New House
This Social Story was made using The Social Story Creator App and is a great example of what we can do for you. Please see our graphic at the top of the page to see how to get started!