Social Story: Changes During Ramadan
Imaan. M (Senior Speech and Language Therapist from our Archway clinic) created this free downloadable Social Story using Widgit that you can use with your child to help them better understand changes that may happen during Ramadan and how families do things a little bit differently throughout the holy month.
Through this social story, you and your child will get the opportunity to discuss the following topics:
Going to the mosque:
Explaining that it may be busy or noisy, and that the child can take items such as a fidget toy, ear defenders, preferred activities or snacks, and that it’s okay to take breaks.
Having people over:
This is a great opportunity to preparing your child for visitors, with reassurance that they can go to a quieter room, use ear defenders, or ask mum/dad for help if it feels overwhelming.
Changes in routine:
Acknowledging that evenings and mealtimes may look different, like not eating or drinking during the way, while other parts of their routine may stay the same.
