Autism Script Resources

This product contains 10 handouts for building interaction and language in the home environment. These handouts would be perfect for speech therapists working with families in early intervention to provide as weekly "homework" (although the activities could also be used for preschool children depending on skill level). Each handout features a simple activity (featured activities include ah-choo, narrating play, singing songs, bubbles, ready set go, reading books, up/down movement activity, bath

Resource for therapists, teachers, or parents to work on preparing a child for potty training. The simple visuals and positive language definitely make this a great routine script for any child, to empower them to feel prepared and confident as they begin to conquer this new skill. Quick note about this story: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each version. I recommend selecting the version that looks most similar to your child (or the child you are

Changes to our routines can be challenging; even more so for children who don't know what to expect. This social story can be helpful for a child who is getting ready to transition to a new classroom. This story is written is such a way that it can be used with a child in daycare, preschool, or elementary school. Reading this story with the child prior to the switch can give them the language to understand some feelings that they might have, and reassure them that even though the class will be d

This social story can be helpful for a child who is beginning to wear glasses, whether to prepare them in general for wearing glasses or if they are having difficulty keeping their glasses on. With simple pictures/language, this story highlights a couple of reasons we might need to wear glasses, why they are helpful, that it is important to keep them on, and what to do if they are bothering you. Quick note: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each vers

This social story can be helpful for a child who is beginning to wear glasses, whether to prepare them in general for wearing glasses or if they are having difficulty keeping their glasses on. With simple pictures/language, this story highlights a couple of reasons we might need to wear glasses, why they are helpful, that it is important to keep them on, and what to do if they are bothering you. Quick note: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each vers

This social story can be helpful for a child who is beginning to wear glasses, whether to prepare them in general for wearing glasses or if they are having difficulty keeping their glasses on. With simple pictures/language, this story highlights a couple of reasons we might need to wear glasses, why they are helpful, that it is important to keep them on, and what to do if they are bothering you. Quick note: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each vers

This social story can be helpful for a child who is beginning to wear glasses, whether to prepare them in general for wearing glasses or if they are having difficulty keeping their glasses on. With simple pictures/language, this story highlights a couple of reasons we might need to wear glasses, why they are helpful, that it is important to keep them on, and what to do if they are bothering you. Quick note: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each vers

Let's face it. No one really likes to get a shot. And for children, it can be terrifying. With simple pictures and language, this social story provides children with a script to help them feel empowered and prepared to make it through getting a shot. It encourages them that while it is unpleasant and may "poke or pinch" for a second, it will be over soon! Quick note about this story: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each version. I recommend selectin

Let's face it. No one really likes to get a shot. And for children, it can be terrifying. With simple pictures and language, this social story provides children with a script to help them feel empowered and prepared to make it through getting a shot. It encourages them that while it is unpleasant and may "poke or pinch" for a second, it will be over soon! Quick note about this story: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each version. I recommend selectin

Let's face it. No one really likes to get a shot. And for children, it can be terrifying. With simple pictures and language, this social story provides children with a script to help them feel empowered and prepared to make it through getting a shot. It encourages them that while it is unpleasant and may "poke or pinch" for a second, it will be over soon! Quick note about this story: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each version. I recommend selectin

Let's face it. No one really likes to get a shot. And for children, it can be terrifying. With simple pictures and language, this social story provides children with a script to help them feel empowered and prepared to make it through getting a shot. It encourages them that while it is unpleasant and may "poke or pinch" for a second, it will be over soon! Quick note about this story: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each version. I recommend selectin

This bundle offers a discounted price (save 20%!) for social stories written to help with school transitions, participation, and friendships. This bundle would be perfect for a parent, teacher, or therapist who is working with a child who is adjusting to attending daycare, preschool, or elementary school.

Many children (both autistic and "neurotypical") struggle with the transition of walking to the car and may "elope" or run into the parking lot, placing them into danger. This social story provides a positive script to outline safe choices from leaving a place, walking in the parking lot with a grown up, and getting into a car. Language in this story is vague enough that it can apply to leaving many different places and can involve different grown ups. I recommend adding in specifics when you're

Sometimes, children may over-stuff their mouths with food, which can be unsafe and scary for caregivers. This social story with simple pictures and language encourages children to take small bites as this is a much safer choice. I recommend reading this story during a meal or snack time and demonstrating (pretend) big bites along with appropriate small bites. Quick note: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each version. I recommend selecting the version

Sometimes, children may over-stuff their mouths with food, which can be unsafe and scary for caregivers. This social story with simple pictures and language encourages children to take small bites as this is a much safer choice. I recommend reading this story during a meal or snack time and demonstrating (pretend) big bites along with appropriate small bites. Quick note: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each version. I recommend selecting the version

Sometimes, children may over-stuff their mouths with food, which can be unsafe and scary for caregivers. This social story with simple pictures and language encourages children to take small bites as this is a much safer choice. I recommend reading this story during a meal or snack time and demonstrating (pretend) big bites along with appropriate small bites. Quick note: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each version. I recommend selecting the version

Sometimes, children may over-stuff their mouths with food, which can be unsafe and scary for caregivers. This social story with simple pictures and language encourages children to take small bites as this is a much safer choice. I recommend reading this story during a meal or snack time and demonstrating (pretend) big bites along with appropriate small bites. Quick note: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each version. I recommend selecting the version

This social story is written to be used with a child who does not want to give up sucking a pacifier. In kid-friendly and positive language, the story explains that big kids don't need a pacifier, and that continuing to use one can actually be harmful to your teeth. Replacement behaviors are encouraged, such as talking about feelings if you feel tired or sad, or hugging a stuffed animal or toy. Quick note: For each story I write, I create four versions with a different “character” in each versi

Changes to our routines can be challenging! This social story can be helpful for a child who is getting a new teacher in their classroom. This story is written is such a way that it can be used with a child in daycare, preschool, or elementary school. Reading this story with the child prior to the switch can give them the language to understand some feelings that they might have, and reassure them that they will enjoy their new teacher as they get to know them better. Quick note: For each story

Potty training, and specifically going poop in the potty, can be tough; you can make this process easier for a child to understand with this bundle! Featuring a simple social story and visual that use the same pictures for continuity. You can read the social story with the child to help them understand the steps, and hang the visual near the potty in the bathroom to give them that sense of accomplishment as they complete each step.