ABSTRACT
Transition is a ubiquitous and ever-present part of early childhood, and is not just associated with the move to “big school.” However, educators and scholars generally agree that readiness is actually bi-directional and that the school is as much getting ready for the child as they are for the school. This readiness also expands far beyond the traditional expectations of a school and is a preparation for other life events, relationships and experiences. Rimm-Kaufman et al. (2000) describe transitions as an exhilarating yet difficult time for both the child and family, and this can be somewhat more difficult when a child has special educational needs & disability. Social stories provide predictability and structure for a child and thereby reduce anxiety by offering knowledge about what might happen in a specific situation as well as helping the child to know what to expect.
