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a social story is a short story with realistic pictures which is intended to help an autistic child, teen, or adult to better understand and/or navigate his or her world.

Social Stories are used to teach concepts, ideas, skills, and behaviors.

unique Social Stories are written and illustrated for individual people

Physical therapists evaluate and treat children with a wide range of diagnoses, including: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Cancer Cerebral palsy Chronic pain Concussion Cystic Fibrosis Developmental Coordination Disorder Developmental delay Genomic medicine Hemophilia Juvenile arthritis Orthopedic injuries or conditions Pediatric obesity Plagiocephaly Stroke Toe Walking Torticollis Traumatic brain injury

pediatric physical therapists (PTs) are experts in evaluating and treating children who have difficulties moving their bodies.

Coordination Balance Strength and endurance Joint motion or protection Movement and mobility Orthotic and prosthetic use Walking Posture and positioning Pain Management Adaptive equipment Physical participation daily activities in home/community Developmental milestones Infant head shape Dizziness