Headbutting Social Story

This social story is designed to support children who have been headbutting others, using a gentle and understanding approach to address the behaviour. It helps children recognise that feeling angry or frustrated is natural, but headbutting is not a safe or appropriate way to express those emotions.
 
Ideal for parents, teachers, and caregivers, this story encourages emotional awareness and teaches children positive ways to handle their feelings. By offering clear guidance on alternative coping strategies, it helps foster self-control, problem-solving skills, and respectful interactions with others.
 
What’s Included?
Along with a 14-page social story, this set also includes a shortened, adapted book version featuring movable pictures that children can attach to each page for an interactive learning experience.
 
Why Use This Social Story?
Social stories use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that is easy to understand. They are valuable for any child struggling with a specific behavior, learning social skills, understanding expectations, or managing emotions. Social stories are especially helpful for children on the autism spectrum, who may find social cues challenging and experience anxiety when they don’t know what to expect.
 
How and When to Use This Social Story:
Choose a quiet, distraction-free space to read the story with the child.
Read the story twice initially, then revisit it regularly.
Try incorporating the story into the child’s daily routine for reinforcement.
If addressing a specific behavior, read it when the behavior occurs—but never as a punishment.
Keep the experience positive, offering praise and encouragement.
 
To ensure durability and frequent use, consider placing the pages in a display book or laminating and binding them.