Visiting a Psychologist: A Social Story
A social story to help children know what visiting a psychologist is like, created for ABLE Developmental Clinic Inc. Read it together on a screen or print it; the words on each page are written out again below the pictures.
The story in words
- A psychologist is a person who plays with kids, finds out how their brains work, and tries to help them with their problems.
- I will come to see the psychologist with my family members, such as my mom or dad.
- The psychologist has a room where we may wait until it's our turn to see them.
- The psychologist will have activities to do with me to learn about my brain. They may ask me questions.
- I can but don't have to talk to the psychologist, and that's ok.
- I can see the psychologist and feel nervous, but I am safe with them. Her name is Juliane.
- The psychologist has fidget tools, games, and activities to help my brain regulate and feel safe.
- I can go to see the psychologist and have fun.
- I can go to see the psychologist and learn more about how my brain works and feel better.