Carol Gray is president of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding in Zeeland, Michigan, USA a non-profit organization serving people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and those working on their behalf. She is an internationally respected author and speaker with 30 years experience as a teacher and consultant working on behalf of children and adults with ASD. In 1991, Carol developed Social Stories™, a strategy used worldwide with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She has published several articles, chapters, and books addressing challenging issues ranging from how to teach social understanding and social skills; bullying; death and dying; loss and learning; and categorization and generalization. Carol is the recipient of several awards for her international contribution to the education and welfare of people with ASD.

“The New Social Story Book™ – Written by Carol Gray this book provides advice and examples of how to safely and meaningfully use and apply Social Stories™ to help some people with autism understand certain social situations. In terms of teaching children about emotions, this book is brilliant as it dedicates a whole chapter (chapter 6) to explaining what feelings are.” - Special Educational Needs Resources Blog

• ForewordHow to Use This BookSocial Story™ 10.2 TutorialsChapter 1: Learning with StoriesChapter 2: Social Stories for Young ChildrenChapter 3: Self CareChapter 4: ChangeChapter 5: MistakesChapter 6: FeelingsChapter 7: Celebrations and GiftsChapter 8: People Skills and FriendshipChapter 9: Bullying: What to Think, Say, and DoChapter 10: Understanding AdultsChapter 11: HomeChapter 12: CommunityChapter 13: SchoolChapter 14: Planet EarthChapter 15: Social ArticlesGlossaryForeword to the 10th Anniversary EditionReferencesAbout the Author