Riding the School Van Social Story

This Riding the School Van social story helps students with autism, nonverbal communication, AAC, and special education learn what to expect when riding a school van. It supports transportation safety, school routines, independence, and positive behavior with simple student facing language and clear visuals.

Slide Overview

The Van Is Here
I Get On the Van
I Find My Seat
I Buckle Up
I Stay Seated
I Ride Safely
We Arrive at School
I Get Off Safely

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can read this social story before van rides, during therapy, at school, or at home to prepare students for transportation routines and reinforce safe riding expectations.

This resource includes 8 simple social story slides with clear first person language, consistent visuals, predictable routines, and transportation safety concepts.

Keywords: autism AAC nonverbal social skills behavior support special education visual supports routines communication classroom management transportation safety school van school routine independence