Be Safe: Abusive Behaviors Social Story

Overview

These resources, part of the Be Safe resource collection, are social stories that provide information for individuals with autism on what are abusive behaviors, including physical abuse.

Part 1: Abusive Behaviors

A man yelling at a confused, young boy. The man’s hands are in the air, and there are lightning bolts around his face to show he’s angry.

People might try different ways to get me to do things that I don’t like.

A young girl yelling, “You’re a jerk, and you’re stupid if you don’t do this,” at a young boy.

They might call me names or say mean things.

An angry girl pointing her finger and saying, “If you don’t do this, I won’t be your friend anymore,” to a boy.

They might say that they won’t be my friend or care about me.

Two boys talking. One is holding a book and asks, “Can you help me with my homework?” The other boy is wearing a backpack and responds, “No way.”

They might not help me when I need it.

5. Two boys standing together. One of the boys is sad, while the other looks happy, holding a book.

They might take things away from me.

A girl pulling a girl’s braid and a boy pushing another boy.

They might even hit me or hurt me in other ways.

7A scared-looking woman. Her hands are by her face.

They might try to scare me.

A boy pushing a girl’s back. The girls’ arms are out in front of her.

It is not ok for people to do mean things to me.

A girl saying stop with her arms out in front of her.

If someone tries to do these things, I should tell them to "stop."

A woman and a young girl looking at each other and holding hands. The girl is saying, “Mom, a boy has been mean to me and makes me sad.”

If people do these things to me, I should tell an adult that I trust.

A woman and a young girl looking at each other and holding hands. The woman is saying, “You did the right thing. You have control.”

I am in charge of my body.

A girl with her arms out wide, saying, “It’s up to me who can touch me.”

No one is allowed to touch me unless I say it is ok.

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Part 2: What is Physical Abuse?

A boy pulling another boy's shirt.

Physical abuse is when somebody hurts me on purpose.

Two boys are hitting and kicking each other. They have scratches and bruises all over themselves.

Hitting, kicking and biting are some of the ways people might try to hurt me.

A sad, young boy is thinking. His hand is on his chin.

It is not okay for someone to touch me these ways.

A woman with her arm on a sad, young boy’s back. The boy is saying, “Mom, a boy pushed me, and it hurt when I fell.”

If someone hurts me, I should tell an adult that I trust.

A woman with her arm on a sad, young boy’s back. The woman is saying, “Thanks for telling me.”

I can choose who touches me.

A boy is smiling and giving a thumbs-up.

I am in charge of my body.

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Name Description Type File
Abusive Behaviors This resource explains the different types of abusive behaviors. pdf Download file: Abusive Behaviors
What is Physical Abuse? This resource explains what physical abuse is. pdf Download file: What is Physical Abuse?
¿Qué es el maltrato físico? Spanish pdf Download file: ¿Qué es el maltrato físico?
Comportamientos abusivos Spanish pdf Download file: Comportamientos abusivos

This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.