{"id":5870,"date":"2023-03-13T10:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T14:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=5870"},"modified":"2025-05-05T16:43:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T16:43:03","slug":"social-stories-support-for-kids-with-autism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/social-stories-support-for-kids-with-autism\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Stories: Support for Kids with Autism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog article, <a href=\"\/about-us\/\">Carolina Complete Dental Care<\/a> discusses <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carolgraysocialstories.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Stories\u2122<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how they help provide emotional support to autistic kids with the goal of improving their dental (and other) experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A social story about going to the dentist follows specific criteria and story elements to reinforce a safe, detailed description of a dental visit in a way that is both meaningful and comfortable for children with autism or related challenges. This short story tool outlines the relevant social cues and common responses when visiting Carolina Complete Dental Care for an appointment. The story also explains what happens in that situation and why those things occur.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physical form social stories take can vary. Some are simple verbal messages that you\u2019ll share with your child as you would any other story. Some are printed materials with or without drawings or photos, while others may be in video form.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019d love to help your child learn about their health and good <a href=\"\/services\/family-dentistry\/#OralHygiene\">oral hygiene habits<\/a>. If you need a compassionate dentist in Goose Creek, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">get in touch with Carolina Complete Dental Care<\/a>&nbsp;today!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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