I Can Take Turns Social Story

This social story helps students with autism, nonverbal communication, AAC, and special education learn how to take turns, wait, share, and play with others. Simple language and clear visuals support social skills, positive behavior, communication, and classroom routines.

Slide Overview

We Take Turns
Someone Else Can Go
I Can Wait
I Can Watch
Now It Is My Turn
I Can Share
We Keep Taking Turns
Taking Turns Feels Good

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story at school, during speech therapy, in small groups, or at home to teach and reinforce turn taking skills during play and everyday activities.

This resource includes 8 simple student friendly story slides with first person language, consistent visuals, and clear examples of waiting, sharing, and taking turns.

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