Supporting Students with Disabilities on Valentine’s Day: A Social Script for Success
Valentine’s Day can be a fun and exciting celebration for students, but for some children with disabilities, social interactions and traditions like exchanging valentines may feel overwhelming. Educators and families can help by providing structured supports, including social scripts that guide students through common interactions.
Using a Social Script
A social script is a structured guide that helps students learn and practice social interactions. It provides clear language and expected responses, reducing anxiety and increasing confidence. Below is a simple social script to help students ask, “Will you be my valentine?”
About LASARD
The LASARD team is made up of experienced educators that mentor and support hundreds of educators across Louisiana to meet the unique needs of their diverse learners by implementing specialized supports. LASARD’s trainings are paired with with in-person, job-embedded coaching to ensure the use of evidence-based practices.
LASARD is a project of the Human Development Center
LASARD is a project of the Human Development Center (HDC) at LSU Health New Orleans. HDC is Louisiana’s University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. HDC and its programs build the capacity of professionals, service providers, and families to ensure that people with disabilities are able to participate fully in all aspects of community life.