When I Am Not First Social Story

This social story helps students understand what to do when they are not first and how to wait calmly for their turn. It is designed for students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and special education learners who benefit from simple language and visual supports for waiting, flexibility, and turn taking.

Slide Overview

Sometimes I Am Not First

I Can Wait

I Keep My Body Calm

I Stay in My Spot

I Can Watch

My Turn Will Come

I Go When It Is My Turn

I Can Be Flexible

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before classroom activities, games, transitions, therapy sessions, or other situations where students may need to wait for a turn. It can be read at school, in therapy, or at home to prepare students and reinforce calm waiting.

Features

Includes 8 simple student facing story pages with clear first person language, consistent visuals, and concrete strategies for waiting, turn taking, and being flexible.

Keywords include autism, AAC, nonverbal, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, and classroom management.