Getting My Hair Brushed Social Story Kit

In this kit

Your Purchase Includes

• Getting My Hair Brushed Social Story – A child-friendly story that prepares children for having their hair brushed and teaches appropriate behaviors during grooming.
• I Got My Hair Brushed – Celebratory/Reinforcement Story – Encourages children to recognize and celebrate their positive behavior when getting their hair brushed.
• Hair Brushing Visual Supports – Simple visuals to help children understand and remember what to expect during the hair-brushing routine.
• First/Then Board – Helps children understand that they will complete hair brushing first and then have access to a preferred activity, item, or reward.
• Printable Stickers – Use stickers as positive reinforcement when your child participates in hair brushing.
• Sticker Chart – Provides a visual way to track progress and celebrate successful hair-brushing experiences.
• Parent Tips – Practical strategies for making hair brushing easier and more successful for children who may be anxious, resistant, or sensitive to having their hair touched.
• Implementation Guide – Suggestions for using the social story, visual supports, and reinforcement tools.

Great For

• Children with autism
• Sensory sensitivities
• Hair brushing struggles
• Hair brushing anxiety
• Children who resist having their hair brushed
• Morning and bedtime routines
• Parents and caregivers
• Occupational therapists (OTs)

This Social Story Can Help Children

• Prepare for getting their hair brushed

• Understand why we brush our hair

• Learn what to expect during hair brushing

• Practice staying calm while having their hair brushed

• Increase cooperation with hair brushing

• Build confidence with personal hygiene and self-care

• Celebrate progress and successful hair-brushing experiences

Perfect for children who need extra support with hair brushing, grooming, sensory challenges, and daily self-care routines. Use the story before hair brushing and pair it with the included visual supports and positive reinforcement strategies to help your child feel more prepared and successful.

All Positively Prepared stories are written using positive language and simple illustrations/words to reduce visual clutter and increase understanding.