Downloads
Here are some helpful social stories and other resources we created for a variety of situations.
These can also be found within our Topics in Autism and Visual Resource Guide subsections.
The book list can be found in our Local Resource Guide.
Augmentative and Alternate Communication
AAC Resource List - A giant resource list from Pam Harris who runs the local AAC Social Group
in Illinois. To contact Pam about her monthly AAC group outings e-mail her at
pam_harris@comcast.net.
Accommodations and Modifications
My Book about Bones - In third grade, the class does a study on bones. This is a visual
companion piece that goes over all the main units of this study. Created by Dawn Villarreal
Lunch Menu Visuals - includes sample menu of Sodexho lunches and icons of typical lunch items
for school hot lunches. Created by Kristin Nelson
Printing Practice Sheet - this sheet is the manuscript style print that District 204 uses. This
particular sheet has a green dot on each letter to show where to begin. Nice as a handy guide to
keep next to your child's paper or to put a clear overlay to practice writing.
Articles
Read our featured articles:
Autism Rage: Using Visual to Control Tantrums,
Husbands Behaving Badly About Autism, Holidays, Autism & Tolstoy, Taming the Special Needs
Physique
Autismcc Responds
Our Yahoo group is comprised of parents, educators and professionals in the autism community.
Here are some topics that have been discussed: Aggressive Behavior, Explaining Autism to your
Child on the Spectrum, Explaining Death, Feeding Therapy, Fitness, Home Schooling, Nail Biting
and Nail Clipping, PUNS Database, Respite and 72D services, Transition to High School, Disney
World, Disney Cruise, Door County, Chewing Options, Building a Therapy Room, Edward
Hospital, Fear of Shower, Feeling Overwhelmed, Handicapped Placards, Holiday Stress, Ideas to
Make Holidays Fun, Nickelodeon Hotel, Playing with Privates, Pulling Out Hair, School Issues,
School-Homework Strategies, Self Injurious Behavior, Sound Sensitivity, Tantrums, Toileting,
Home Visuals
Flossing Teeth - visual guide for flossing your teeth. Created by Linda Heller
Weather Clothing Chart - neat visual guide for what clothes to wear depending on the
temperature. Created by Kristin Nelson
Naperville Library Autism Book List
The Naperville libraries did not have a comprehensive listing of books for autism and related
issues so we created our own Autism Book List. We took the time to reference these books so
you can find resources easily. Families of all special needs children will find benefit in books on
anxietieis, life skills, social skills and special education. If you are not from Naperville you can
look at this list for books that you like and ask for them at your local library. All libraries have an
inter-loan program and can order books at your request. Created by Dawn Villarreal
Play Date Conversation Starter
Questions for Friends - This is a list of questions that friends might ask each other. Cut up each
question and put it in a bowl or bag. At snack time or pre-arranged time, have everyone take
turns picking a slip of paper and asking the question to the friend to their right. This works on
asking questions, listening and eye contact. Created by Dawn Villarreal
Social Stories
Conversation Social Stories - This file is a series of stories including Talking and Listening,
Talking to People, Commenting on What a Person Says, Talking to People about my Favorite
Things and Being a Good Listener. Some parts of the story make references to Thomas DVDs.
Created by Dawn Villarreal
Going for a Blood Draw - This is a visual story for children who need to get their blood drawn at a
hospital or doctor's office. It includes actual photos of the process. Created by Dawn Villarreal
Going for an EEG Test - this is a visual social story for children who need to take the 24-hour
EEG seizure test. It includes actual photos of the process. Created by Dawn VIllarreal
