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Social Stories

Check out our free social stories, where families can find fun and helpful stories created to explain different concepts to autistic children. Social stories are a great tool for sharing common occurances a child can expect from a new experience.

Starting Something New

Starting something new can feel scary or exciting! Our Starting Something New Social Story helps children feel more prepared, understand what to expect, and approach new experiences with confidence.

The Long Weekend

Help autistic children prepare for a long weekend with this helpful social story! It explains why long weekends happen, how routines may change, and what to expect when it’s time to return to school.

School Dance

Prepare for school dances with this helpful social story! Designed for autistic children, this resource helps explain what to expect at a school dance while supporting social understanding, communication, and confidence in new situations.

Understanding the Internet

Help autistic children build confidence online with our Understanding the Internet social story! This engaging resource introduces internet basics, online safety, fact vs. fiction, AI, and responsible digital citizenship in a simple, easy-to-understand format.

What is Listening

This Listening Social Story helps autistic children learn that listening is more than just hearing words—it includes paying attention, understanding what others are saying, and responding in a way that works for them. It introduces simple listening strategies to support communication at home, at school, and with friends.

Enjoying a Picnic

This picnic-themed social story helps kids understand what to expect while enjoying a picnic, from packing snacks to spending time outdoors with others. A fun way to build confidence, flexibility, and social skills during community outings!

Why We Do Laundry

This social story helps children understand the importance of keeping our clothes clean. Through simple text and engaging illustrations, it explains the steps of doing laundry, why we wash our clothes, and how it keeps us healthy and comfortable. Perfect for teaching routines, independence, and hygiene in a visual, easy-to-follow way.

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras can be colorful, loud, and fun. Kids may see parades, beads, and costumes. We can stay with grown-ups, take breaks, and enjoy the day in our own way!

Groundhog Day

Our Groundhog Day social story helps kids learn about this fun tradition, what it means, and why we celebrate it — all in a simple, easy-to-understand way.

What Are Dreams

Explore the world of dreams! This social story helps learners understand why we dream and common dream experiences, making sleep and bedtime routines easier to grasp.

Lunar New Year

Celebrate Lunar New Year! This social story helps learners understand holiday traditions, symbols, and festivities while supporting social and communication skills.

Going to a Holiday Party

This social story helps learners know what to expect at a holiday party, including friends, family, music, games, snacks, and gift-giving!

Why We Say Thank You

Our “Why We Say Thank You” social story helps children understand when and why we express appreciation.

Who Are Coaches?

Our social story helps autistic children understand who coaches are, what they do, and how they help us learn and have fun every day.

Getting a Haircut

Our “Getting a Haircut” Social Story helps prepare autistic children for what to expect at the salon or barbershop. With clear steps and visuals, it supports comfort, understanding, and confidence.

Using the Toilet

Our “Using the Toilet” Social Story guides learners step by step with visuals and simple language, building confidence and independence in bathroom routines.

Making Your Bed

Our Making Your Bed Social Story helps your autistic child build independence and daily living skills, one step at a time. Small routines can lead to big successes!

Visiting the Library

Help autistic children feel more prepared for a visit to the library with our social story! This resource can help build confidence, encourage independence, and make exploring books and reading a more comfortable experience.

Going to the Beach

This beach-themed social story is a great way to help autistic children know what to expect—what to bring, fun activities to try, and how to stay safe in the sun!

Hygiene at School

Practicing good hygiene at school helps keep everyone safe, healthy, and ready to learn!

Staying Hydrated

Our Staying Hydrated social story helps learners understand the importance of drinking water, especially during these hot summer days.

A New School Year Fillable Social Story

Starting a new school year can bring big feelings, and this fillable social story helps make the transition easier.

Going to the Zoo

Prepare your autistic child for a fun and safe zoo adventure with our “Going to the Zoo” Social Story! This resource introduces what to expect during a zoo visit, helping make the experience feel more familiar and predictable before the big day.

Pool Safety

Swimming is a fun and healthy activity, especially during the warm summer months. To keep pool time safe and enjoyable for everyone, review this pool safety social story with your children. It’s a great way to teach them important rules like walking near the pool, using toys carefully, and asking an adult before jumping in.