Once upon a time, in a cozy neighborhood, there lived a little boy named Sammy. Sammy was seven years old, with bright blue eyes and curly brown hair. Sammy was a kind and curious boy, but he also had some challenges. Sammy had Restricted and repetitive behaviors, which made it hard for him to do certain things like trying new foods or playing with new toys. But Sammy had a special friend who always helped him through these challenges – his loyal dog, Rover.
One day, Sammy and Rover were out for a walk when they stumbled upon a big, beautiful house. It was called the Home, a place where children with different abilities could come and play and learn together. Sammy was hesitant at first, but Rover nudged him with his nose, encouraging him to go inside.
As they stepped inside, Sammy was immediately overwhelmed by all the sights and sounds. There were children playing, laughing, and having fun all around him. Sammy’s senses were on high alert, and he started to feel anxious. But then, he saw a bright and colorful room with a sign that read “Sensory Room”. Sammy and Rover walked inside, and Sammy’s senses were soothed by the calming lights and soft music. He could feel his anxiety slowly fading away.
As Sammy and Rover explored the Home, they encountered different challenges related to Sammy’s Restricted and repetitive behaviors. In the art room, Sammy struggled with using new materials and following instructions. But with the help of his new friend, Lily, Sammy learned to take things one step at a time and try new things. In the music room, Sammy had a hard time with loud noises and crowded spaces. But his new friend, Max, showed him how to use noise-canceling headphones and take breaks when he needed them.
As the day went on, Sammy and Rover made many new friends and tried new things. They even met a friendly therapist named Mrs. Penny, who helped Sammy understand his challenges better. She showed him how to use a visual schedule to plan his day and gave him a fidget toy to help him stay calm when he felt overwhelmed.
As they were getting ready to leave, Sammy and Rover were invited to join a game of tag with the other children. Sammy was hesitant at first, as he was not a big fan of physical touch. But his friends understood and came up with a special “no-touch” version of the game just for Sammy. He was so happy and excited to play with his new friends that he forgot all about his challenges.
As Sammy and Rover said goodbye to the Home, Sammy realized that he had learned so much from his adventure. He had learned that it was okay to be different and that there were ways to manage his challenges. He had also made new friends who accepted him for who he was and helped him overcome his fears.
From that day on, Sammy and Rover would often visit the Home. Sammy was no longer afraid or anxious because he knew that it was a safe and supportive place where he could be himself. And with the help of his friends and Mrs. Penny, Sammy continued to grow and overcome his challenges, one step at a time.
Illustration 1: Sammy and Rover walking through the doors of the Home, with a sign that reads “Welcome to the Home”. The illustration shows Sammy looking hesitant, while Rover is encouraging him to go inside.
Illustration 2: Sammy and his friends playing tag in the backyard of the Home. Sammy is smiling and laughing, while his friends are showing him the “no-touch” version of the game. Rover is happily running alongside them. The sensory room can be seen in the background, with calming lights and music.