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When I Feel Angry
This Social StoryTM begins on the following page. Before using, please read the notes for parents on the last page. Thank you.
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2. When I Feel Angry

3. My name is _____________.
Insert picture of your child or student here.
My name is _____________.
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Sometimes, I feel angry. This is okay. All people feel angry sometimes.
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5. I can tell that I feel angry when I _____________________
(fill in with any behaviors the child exhibits when angry, such as sweating, hand-flapping, etc.).
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When I feel angry, I can try to take a slow deep breath, close my eyes, and count to ten.
(Change this to any other strategy the child uses to calm down. The child should be taught how to use this or any calm down strategy using methods such as modeling and role play).
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After I count to ten, I can find a teacher, mom, or dad and tell them I feel angry.
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8. I can say, "I'm mad" or "I feel angry."
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When I talk to my teacher, mom, or dad, I will try to use a calm voice to tell them what made me angry.
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My teacher, mom, or dad can help me think of ways to fix the problem that made me angry.
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11. This might help me feel calm.
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12. I am learning about how to stay calm when I feel angry.
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13. ________________’s Polite Words Points
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14. Notes for Parents/Teachers
It is best to customize this story for each individual child by incorporating the child’s name and photos and altering any words and pictures to best meet your child’s learning needs and preferences.
The point chart on the last page of the story can be printed and used to reward the child for use of appropriate words to express anger. Explain to the child, at a time when he or she is not angry, what this looks like by reading the story, and practicing your selected calm down strategies. Modeling and role play may be helpful strategies. Change the picture at the bottom of the chart to reflect something the child would like to earn. Give points (in the form of stickers, checkmarks, etc. on the chart) frequently when the child is using polite words. When each box on the chart is filled, the reward is earned. You can alter the number of boxes as needed.
The term Social StoriesTM is trademarked by Carol Gray. Every effort has been made to write this story according to Carol Gray’s guidelines, but no guarantee can be made. Carol Gray has not specifically endorsed this story. For more information about writing Social StoriesTM , please read:
The New Social Story Book, Revised and Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition: Over 150 Social Stories that Teach Everyday Social Skills to Children with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome, and their Peers
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