ABSTRACT
This chapter begins with the general principles for writing a 'basic' social story including the kinds of sentences to use, ways of presenting stories, how to develop a clear focus for the story and the importance of collaborative working. It then looks at the writing process, that is, what goes on incidentally during the process of writing and implementing a story which contributes to effective outcomes. The chapter continues by posing the thorny question of whether a social story should stand alone or be part of a behaviour or support plan. It also continues by considering the additional issues when using social stories with adults and those knotty blocks to writing a story. Making a start on writing a social story for a particular child or adult can seem daunting. Social stories can differ hugely, both in their physical appearance and layout, and in the way they are presented to the child or adult.
