Health & care
Dentist Social Story for Autism
Learn how a personalized social story for dentist visits can help families discuss uncertainty, sensory experiences, communication differences, and possible choices before an appointment.
A story might describe: Include only information that is relevant and reasonably likely for that child’s appointment: why they are going, who may come, what the setting may be like, possible sensations, how the child can communicate, and what happens afterward. Use clear wording and acknowledge uncertainty rather than promising an exact sequence.
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Social & activities
Social & activities
Birthday Party Social Story for Autism
A neurodiversity-affirming guide to creating a personalized birthday party social story for autistic children, with attention to sensory experiences, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
A story might describe: Include only details that are relevant and reasonably likely: where the party is, who may be there, how the child will arrive and leave, common activities, food or gift customs, possible sensory experiences, and genuine choices for participating or taking a break. Mention what may change, too. The story does not need to cover every possible outcome.
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Airplane Social Story
A practical, neurodiversity-affirming guide to creating a personalized airplane social story for airport routines, flying, sensory experiences, anxiety, and travel changes.
A story might describe: An airport social story focuses on the journey through the terminal, including arrival, check-in, security, gate waiting, and boarding. An airplane social story focuses more on the cabin, seat belts, takeoff, flight sensations, announcements, landing, and getting off the plane. Many families combine both because they are connected parts of one trip.
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Sharing and Turn-Taking Social Story
A neurodiversity-affirming guide to creating a personalised sharing social story for children who may find sharing and turn taking uncertain, stressful, or context-dependent.
A story might describe: No. A personalised story can distinguish personal belongings from shared materials and can recognize that a child may not want others to use a special item. It can explain the expectations of a particular place while also supporting boundaries, consent, and clear communication.
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Joining a Game Social Story
A neurodiversity-affirming guide for parents, carers, and educators creating a personalised playing with friends social story about noticing, approaching, and joining games.
A story might describe: Its purpose is to make a particular social situation easier to understand and discuss. A personalized story can describe what may happen when a child sees a game, wants to join, is unsure of the rules, receives an answer, or chooses another activity. It should not promise friendship, demand participation, or suggest that a child must communicate in one particular way.
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