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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.

What is Listening? When someone is speaking to me, I use my listening ears to listen to what they have to say.
Listening is not just about hearing the words someone speaks, but also about understanding what they are saying.
Listening to people when they speak shows:
I care about what they have to say
I respect the person I’m listening to
I am part of the conversation
Being part of a conversation means I am responding to what someone says, showing that I was listening.
To listen, I’ll need to prepare my body by:
Having a calm body
Turning my body to the speaker
Using listening ears
I use my listening ears when I am at school, too.
Listening to the teacher at school is how I can learn new things.
Whether I am listening to my family speak at home or my friends at school, listening is a great way to build strong relationships with people in my life.Download Now!

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