It is devoted to defining and finding solutions to the broad spectrum of learning issues. LDA-FL is affiliated with the Learning Disabilities Association of America. For example, theory of mind describes the difficulty autistic individuals have in assuming the perspective of another person. This can be addressed by a technique which is used to help individuals with autism 'read' and understand social situations. This technique called 'Social Stories' present appropriate social behaviors in the form of a story.
Descriptive sentences describe what people do in particular social situations.
They are used to describe a social setting, step by step directions for completing an activity, etc. Directive sentences direct a person to an appropriate desired response. They state, in positive terms, what the desired behavior is. Given the nature of the directive sentence, care needs to be taken to use them correctly and not limit the individuals choice. The greater the number of directive statements, the more specific the cues for how the individual should respond.