Isolation Social Story

Overview

This social story provides a visual explanation of what it means to be in isolation if someone has an illness that could be passed to another person. An animated version is also available.

A boy wrapped in a blanket with a thermometer in his mouth.

If I get sick I may have to go into isolation.

Two adults standing far away from a boy wrapped in a blanket.

Isolation is when sick people are kept away from healthy people.

A female doctor

My doctor will tell me if I need to be in isolation.

Images of a house and a hospital

I may be in isolation at home or in a hospital.

Graphic showing two figures standing 6 feet away from each other.

If I am in isolation, I need to stay 6 feet away from people.

A woman sneezing into her elbow and a boy coughing into a tissue.

I need to cover my coughs and sneezes with a tissue or my elbow.

A graphic of hand washing

I need to wash my hands after I cough or sneeze.

A nurse taking wearing a mask and gloves taking care of a sick man.

People taking care of me might wear masks and gloves to keep them healthy.

A male doctor giving a thumbs up.

Isolation will last until my doctor says I'm not sick anymore.

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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.