Help teens and young adults with autism, developmental disabilities, or other support needs learn how to use a visual schedule with this ready-to-use, no-prep social story and activity pack. Using clear visuals, age-appropriate AAC symbols, and structured language, learners practice understanding daily routines, following steps, and checking what comes next to stay organized and prepared.

This functional resource breaks down how to use a visual schedule, helping learners build independence, reduce anxiety, and successfully navigate daily routines in real-world settings.

Why Educators & Therapists Love This Resource

✔ Helps learners understand how and why to use a visual schedule
✔ Teaches expected routine-following behaviors instead of avoidance or confusion
✔ Builds independence in daily routines and time management
✔ Supports organization, predictability, and reduced anxiety

Resource Features

✔ Two story versions – Short and Extended for flexible differentiation
✔ Clear, age-appropriate visuals and AAC symbols designed for teens and young adults
✔ Explicit instruction on following a schedule and completing tasks step-by-step
✔ Step-by-step guidance for checking, finishing, and transitioning between activities
✔ Supports executive functioning, attention, sequencing, and real-world problem solving

AAC Supports Included

✔ Two 3×4 static AAC displays using Adaptive Ed Symbols
✔ Functional communication options (e.g., “schedule,” “first,” “next,” “done,” “help”)
✔ Fringe vocabulary focused on routines, transitions, and organization

Included Activities

✔ WH Questions (visual and open-ended)
✔ Yes / No comprehension questions
✔ Sentence strip practice
✔ Fill-in sentence starters
✔ Sorting task (Expected vs. Unexpected Schedule Behaviors)
✔ Inferencing activities
✔ Predicting outcomes
✔ Perspective-taking questions
✔ Vocabulary word search
✔ AAC symbol supports for accessibility

Available Formats

✔ PDF – Print and use immediately
✔ Editable Canva – Customize text, visuals, and layout
✔ Editable PowerPoint – Adapt for individual learners

Perfect For

✔ Life skills and functional academic programs
✔ Social skills groups and classroom routines
✔ Transition and vocational lessons
✔ 1:1 or small group instruction
✔ Speech-language therapy sessions
✔ Teaching daily routines and executive functioning skills

✅ Support teens and young adults with autism and other support needs as they learn to follow routines, stay organized, and understand what comes next. This engaging social story and companion activities promote independence, functional communication, and real-world life skills in an age-appropriate and accessible way.

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⭐ Looking for Related Resources? Adaptive Ed makes a wide range social stories and resources for learners with autism and developmental support needs, including:

• Interactive Social Stories, with embedded errorless visual choices, for improved accessibility and participation in group instruction for all learners
• Skills Building Social Stories series, which feature stories for elementary-age learners, with animated visuals and 10+ companion activities with each story
• Simply Stories Series – designed for kids, with simple language, a predictable format, and engaging animated visuals
• Core Vocabulary Adapted Social Stories, visual supports for AAC users and learners with autism, 5 differentiated leve

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