Social story examples for common situations
Short example stories, and how to write your own.
1 min read · Ages 2 to 12
Hard parts of the day
Leaving places and transitions
Leaving the park, turning off screens, switching activities: guides for making the next step easier to see.
Start with a first-then board
Stopping something fun is hard. A first-then board shows your child that the next thing is coming, so the switch feels predictable instead of sudden.
17 articles
What's a good after-school routine for an autistic child?
Decompression first, then a simple picture routine.
1 min read · Ages 4 to 12
How can my autistic child enjoy birthday parties?
Preparing, planning your own, and quiet breaks.
1 min read · All ages
How do I fly with my autistic child?
Airport support, picture prep, a calm kit and security.
1 min read · All ages
How do I take my autistic child to the grocery store?
Quiet times, a picture list and a job to do.
1 min read · All ages
How can my autistic child enjoy Halloween?
Comfy costumes, practice runs and other ways to celebrate.
1 min read · All ages
How can we make the holidays calmer for our autistic child?
Visual calendars, gentle changes, visitors and gifts.
1 min read · All ages
How do I get my autistic child to leave the park without a meltdown?
Warnings, first-then, and short words that help.
1 min read · Ages 2 to 8
How do I help my autistic child move to a new house?
Photos, a countdown, and setting up their room first.
1 min read · All ages
How do I prepare my autistic child for a new baby?
Pictures, practice, steady routines and one-on-one time.
1 min read · All ages
How do I plan a road trip with my autistic child?
A visual trip map, planned stops and a car kit.
1 min read · All ages
How do I plan a summer break routine for my autistic child?
Structure when school stops, and a weekly calendar.
1 min read · Ages 3 to 12
How does a visual timer help an autistic child?
Make time visible for waiting and transitions.
1 min read · All ages
How do I keep weekends calm for my autistic child?
A loose schedule, one outing, and plenty of downtime.
1 min read · All ages
How do I help autistic students with transitions between activities?
Warnings, timers, visuals and jobs for smoother transitions.
1 min read · Pre-K to grade 6
Can screen time cause autism? What "virtual autism" means
What studies found, and what virtual autism means.
3 min read · Ages 1 to 6
The complete guide to first-then boards
From your first board to fading it out.
2 min read · Ages 1 to 8
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