Going to the Doctor: An Interactive Social Story to Decrease Anxiety
$5.90
This interactive social story for going to the doctor helps ease anxiety by preparing kids for what to expect during medical visits. The customizable pages make it easy to create a social story for doctor visits tailored to each child, while offering calming strategies for kids during medical appointments to support regulation and confidence.
Description
Visits to the doctor can be a common source of anxiety for little ones. They may not always know what to expect at their appointment, what’s being addressed that day, what comes next or who they’ll be seeing!
Doctor visits can be overwhelming for kids, but this interactive social story for going to the doctor is designed to ease anxiety and build confidence. This customizable resource helps children prepare for appointments by showing what to expect, where they’ll wait, what part of their body will be checked, and what calming strategies they can use if they feel nervous. With a focus on predictability and empowerment, this social story for doctor visits gives children a sense of control and reassurance during medical appointments. Ideal for therapists, parents, teachers, and caregivers supporting children with anxiety or sensory processing needs.
We’ve created this interactive social story resource to provide a way for children to take ownership over their visits to the doctor, and to give them a sense of security and calm by knowing what they can do if they find themselves in an anxious moment!
Interactive social story for going to the doctor
Included in this resource you’ll be able to customize the child’s experience with:
- where they’ll wait for the doctor (ex. in the car, in the waiting room)
- what the exam will focus on (ex. their body, or something more specific like the ear, leg, etc.)
- what calming techniques they can use
- what they can do while they wait
- + more!
You may choose to print and laminate this resource, and have the child velcro on/off images as needed. Or, you may choose to print this out, and have the child help cut + paste their desired visuals!
