This mask sensory story covers those issues. Kids with sensory needs or those with sensory processing disorder may feel the temperature difference between having a mask on or off. This sensory social story helps kids to understand that by reading the words of the story and by matching those words to the image. However, another sensory tool could be used in place of the mask. Some children may chew on their face mask to meet oral sensory needs as calming input when they attempt to self-regulate. I’ve also included slides in this social story that tell the reader they can ask for help if they need it when wearing a mask. The slides cover various aspects of masks for kids with sensory needs, including how masks feel on the skin, or how they may make a person feel hot. I’ve made the slide deck interactive, so kids can read through the slide, and move the checkmark to the “finished” square once they understand the concept on each slide. Some kids respond really well to social stories, so this slide deck should be a good way to teach this concept.
Because some kids are truly struggling with wearing a mask and don’t understand why they need to have this itchy, scratchy fabric attached to their face! Wearing a Mask Social Story That’s why I wanted to put this social story together and get it into your hands. Kids with sensory needs and masks don’t mix! Still others are frustrated wtih the feel of mask straps behind their ears. It can make others feel like they are contained. So how does the child with sensory needs deal with this situation? For some, the softest of face masks can feel scratchy or itchy. But some schools, businesses, and situations require a mask for entry. Wearing a mask with sensory needsįor kids with sensory needs, wearing a mask can be a big problem. This slide deck is free, so grab it below.
This slide deck is a social story for mask wearing with sensory issues, so it adds a story component while allowing kids to understand why they need to wear a mask when it feels itchy or scratchy.
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And, getting kids to wear masks…and keep those masks on…can be a real concern, especially for kids with sensory needs! Today, I’ve got a free teletherapy slide deck to help kids learn the importance of wearing a mask and it covers the sensory concerns that might come up with mask wearing.
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Trying to help kids with the task of wearing a mask? In our area, schools are moving from full virtual to hybrid learning, so that means kids that have been out of the classroom since March are now going to be back in the physical school location. Here, you can get a mask social story for kids with sensory needs.
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