I have been convinced for a long time that Snakes and Ladders is the devil. Every single time we play, there's a meltdown and J quits the game, making sure that all players are wiped off the board so that no one else can win. So yes, losing a game is an area that he still struggles with and likely one that he will struggle with for a few more years.
However, we've been working on it through family game nights and by playing cooperative games instead of competitive ones. I'm also hoping that this free printable social scripts mini flip book about losing a game will help him learn to say appropriate things when he does lose a game.
About This Social Story Scripts Mini Flip Book
This social skills scripts mini flip book gives appropriate prompts for kids with autism or hyperlexia to say when they lose a game. It's small in size, so it can fit in the palm of your hand or be tossed in a bag for on the go. Or you could even clip it to your child's belt loops so that it is handy at all times.
Kids with hyperlexia and autism often get upset when they lose a game and can say some rude things when they do lose. Scripts, like these, can help them learn what to say and what not to say. That's why I have created these mini social scripts flip books! They're like text only mini social stories to take on the go!
The scripts are just there to help your kid choose an appropriate question or response to say when losing a game and to show others that they are a good sport. Use these scripts ahead of time to practice and role play so that they will learn to express themselves when the time is right. With time, you can hopefully phase the scripts out.
To assemble this mini flip book, simply download, print, and cut along the black lines. Blank cards have been included so that you can write your own speech scripts. You might also want to laminate the cards for durability. Then hole punch the cards and put the book together using a a binder ring.
Download the Free Printable Losing a Game Social Scripts
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