The Importance of Wearing Face Masks
Wearing a
Face Mask
Created by John McNally, Student Speech and
Language Therapist, under the supervision of Michelle
O’Donoghue, SLT, CORU reg 018688
How to use a social story™
Social stories™ are short, simple stories that help people to understand what is going on (Gray
2010).
During this pandemic, there has been a lot of change. Social stories are very helpful to understand
some of these changes.
Follow these steps when using this social story:
1.
Read this story before you leave your house to go outside.
2.
When possible read this story in a quiet and calm environment.
3.
Review the story as often as required - some social stories will be reviewed once a day, others
just before the situation for which they were written.
4.
As you get used to the new situation and the story no longer seems necessary, you can phase
out the story. For example, you can read it only when you are having difficulty understanding
‘why you should wear a face mask’ to refresh your memory.
We hope that you enjoy using this social story.
Reference: Gray, C. (2010) The New Social Story™ Book, Future Horizons: Texas
This is a story
about why we all
need to wear
face masks to
protect us from
the coronavirus…
What is a face
mask?
A face mask is
made of fabric
and it looks like
this
A face mask is
something you
wear over your
mouth and your
nose while you
are outside your
house
Why do I
need to wear
a face mask?
We use a face
mask to stop us
from breathing in
the coronavirus
and getting sick
If we are sick, a face mask stops us
from giving the coronavirus to other
people when we cough or sneeze
Face
m
asks protect
•
Me
•
My family
•
My friends
•
My doctor
•
My carers
When should
I wear a face
mask?
You should wear your face mask any time you go
outside your house
You should wear your face mask when you are in the
park
You should wear your face mask when you go
shopping
You should
wear your
face mask
when you are
at the clinic
You should
wear your face
mask when you
are at the
pharmacy
Even though your
face mask might be
uncomfortable it is
important to keep
it on when you are
outside your house
How do I
wear a face
mask?
First, clean
your hands
with soap…
Hold the mask by
the ear loops and
place them
around your ears
and the mask over
your face
Push the mask
tight against
your nose and
make sure it
covers your
mouth and nose
completely
It should cover your
face like this…
Don’t touch your face
when you are wearing
your mask
When you are
finished with your
mask and you are at
home, throw it in
the bin and wash
your hands
immediately
If you have a
reusable mask
then you can
wash it and use it
again.
Wearing your face
mask helps to protect
you and the people
around you
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Social stories can help individuals comprehend the need for wearing face masks during the pandemic. This story explains what face masks are, why they are essential, whom they protect, and when to wear them. By following simple steps, individuals can adapt to wearing face masks effectively. Utilize this resource to enhance awareness and encourage responsible mask-wearing behavior.
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Wearing a Face Mask Created by John McNally, Student Speech and Language Therapist, under the supervision of Michelle O Donoghue, SLT, CORU reg 018688
How to use a social story Social stories are short, simple stories that help people to understand what is going on (Gray 2010). During this pandemic, there has been a lot of change. Social stories are very helpful to understand some of these changes. Follow these steps when using this social story: 1. Read this story before you leave your house to go outside. 2. When possible read this story in a quiet and calm environment. 3. Review the story as often as required - some social stories will be reviewed once a day, others just before the situation for which they were written. 4. As you get used to the new situation and the story no longer seems necessary, you can phase out the story. For example, you can read it only when you are having difficulty understanding why you should wear a face mask to refresh your memory. We hope that you enjoy using this social story. Reference: Gray, C. (2010) The New Social Story Book, Future Horizons: Texas
This is a story about why we all need to wear face masks to protect us from the coronavirus
What is a face mask?
A face mask is made of fabric and it looks like this
A face mask is something you wear over your mouth and your nose while you are outside your house
Why do I need to wear a face mask?
We use a face mask to stop us from breathing in the coronavirus and getting sick
If we are sick, a face mask stops us from giving the coronavirus to other people when we cough or sneeze
Face masks protect Me My family My friends My doctor My carers
When should I wear a face mask?
You should wear your face mask any time you go outside your house
You should wear your face mask when you are at the clinic
You should wear your face mask when you are at the pharmacy
Even though your face mask might be uncomfortable it is important to keep it on when you are outside your house
How do I wear a face mask?
First, clean your hands with soap
Hold the mask by the ear loops and place them around your ears and the mask over your face
Push the mask tight against your nose and make sure it covers your mouth and nose completely
It should cover your face like this
Dont touch your face when you are wearing your mask
When you are finished with your mask and you are at home, throw it in the bin and wash your hands immediately
If you have a reusable mask then you can wash it and use it again.
Wearing your face mask helps to protect you and the people around you
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