Social Stories for Autism and ADHD

Interactive Learning: Each story is crafted to resonate with young learners, encouraging engagement.

Practical Scenarios: Stories address real-life situations like waiting in line, sharing, and making friends.

Emotional Support: Helps children manage emotions, reducing anxiety in challenging situations.

Parent-Friendly Format: Easy-to-use downloadable PDFs that can be printed or viewed digitally.

Daily Routines: Stories about brushing teeth, getting ready for school, and bedtime routines.

Emotional Regulation: Understanding feelings like anger, happiness, and frustration.

Social Interactions: Topics such as making eye contact, taking turns, and apologizing.

Problem-Solving: Managing conflicts, asking for help, and adapting to changes.

Parents and Caregivers: Provide guidance at home to strengthen social skills.

Teachers: Use in classrooms to support children with diverse learning needs.

Therapists: Enhance therapy sessions with relatable, structured stories.

Special Education Professionals: Integrate into individualized education plans (IEPs).

Improved Communication: Simplifies complex social scenarios into digestible steps.

Enhanced Understanding: Helps children recognize social cues and expectations.

Increased Confidence: Builds self-assurance by preparing for real-life situations.

Better Emotional Regulation: Reduces anxiety by explaining what to expect.

Flexible Learning: Easily accessible as downloadable PDFs for on-the-go use.

Read Regularly: Repetition helps reinforce understanding.

Personalize: Adapt stories to reflect your child’s experiences.

Use Visual Aids: Combine with images or videos for greater engagement.

Practice Together: Role-play scenarios to bring the story to life.

Follow Up: Encourage your child to apply what they’ve learned in real situations.

Managing Transitions with “Going to the Doctor” Social Story: A parent helped their 5-year-old with Autism prepare for a doctor’s visit by using a Social Story. The story detailed each step, from entering the clinic to meeting the doctor, easing their child’s anxiety and making the visit a positive experience. This story, available as a downloadable PDF, provided reassurance and helped the child manage the unfamiliar environment.

Learning to Take Turns with a “Sharing Toys” Social Story: In a preschool setting, a teacher used the “Sharing Toys” Social Story to teach students with ADHD about taking turns. Through the story’s simple language and illustrations, children learned why sharing is important and how to wait patiently. The activity reduced conflicts during playtime and encouraged cooperative behavior.

Building Confidence with a “First Day of School” Social Story: A caregiver used a Social Story titled “First Day of School” to prepare a child for the new environment, helping them understand classroom routines and how to interact with classmates. By reading the story multiple times before the big day, the child entered school feeling more confident and ready to engage.

Developing Emotional Regulation Skills with a “Feeling Angry” Social Story: A therapist introduced the “Feeling Angry” Social Story to a child struggling with emotional outbursts. The story explained what anger feels like, appropriate ways to express it, and calming techniques like deep breathing. The child began using these strategies during therapy sessions and at home, leading to better emotional control.

Practicing Social Greetings with a “Saying Hello” Social Story: A parent used the “Saying Hello” Social Story to teach their child how to greet neighbors. The story explained when and how to say “hello” and included visuals of smiling faces and waving hands. The child practiced these greetings in everyday situations, strengthening their social confidence.

Social Skills Development: Download activities to improve sharing and cooperation.

Emotional Regulation Strategies: Printable guides for managing big feelings.

Behavioral Management Tips: Learn techniques to encourage positive behavior.

Parenting Kids with Special Needs: Access practical advice tailored to Autism and ADHD.