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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When I Feel Angry
Insert picture of your child or student here.
My name is William.
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Sometimes, I feel angry. This is okay. All people feel
angry sometimes.
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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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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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This might help me feel calm.
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I am learning about how to stay calm when I feel angry.
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________________’s Polite Words Points
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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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