Halloween Parade Social Story

This Halloween Parade social story helps students with autism, nonverbal communication needs, AAC users, and students in special education understand what to expect during a Halloween parade. It supports preparation for costumes, crowds, loud sounds, staying with the group, taking breaks, and safely enjoying the event.

Slide Overview

The Halloween Parade

I Can Wear a Costume

Getting Ready to Walk

The Parade May Be Busy

I May Hear Loud Sounds

I Can Stay With My Group

I Can Take a Break

I Can Enjoy the Parade

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can read this social story before a Halloween parade at school, during speech therapy, or at home to help students prepare for the routine and understand what they may see and hear.

This resource includes 8 student friendly social story slides with simple first person language, clear visual supports, consistent characters, and predictable routines.

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