Be Safe: What is Neglect Social Story

Overview

This resource, part of the Be Safe resource collection focused on the prevention of sexual abuse and assault, provides information about neglect in a visual format.

A man and a woman are standing together to the left. A boy is standing to the right.

Sometimes people are supposed to take care of me.

The man says,

Sometimes people make sure I have food and water.

A brown house

Sometimes people make sure I have a safe place to live.

The man asks,

Sometimes people make sure I stay healthy.

The man says,

When people do not take care of my needs, it is called neglect.

The boy says,

If I need extra help, I should tell other adults that I trust.

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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.