By Siobhan Timmins

Developed in 1990, Social Stories are short descriptions of situations that are used to help autistic children decode basic social, emotional and interpersonal cues that would otherwise elude them. Timmins, who is a physician and the mother of an autistic son, had used Social Stories to successfully help her son overcome his learning impediments. This collection of stories is not just for reading to autistic children, they can be adapted into lessons and activities. Through these stories, readers will gain insights into how autistic children process emotions and information.