Respecting Personal Space Social Story for Autism | Speech Fuel

This respecting personal space social story helps students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and special education learners understand personal space in a clear and supportive way. Simple first person language and visual supports teach students how to give others space, keep their hands to themselves, and notice when someone needs more room.

Slide Overview

Everyone Needs Space

Other People Need Space Too

I Keep My Hands to Myself

I Give Friends Room

I Give Space When I Sit

I Notice When Someone Moves Away

I Can Ask Before Getting Close

I Can Respect Personal Space

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story at school, during speech therapy, in special education classrooms, or at home to teach and review personal space expectations.

This resource includes 8 student friendly story slides with simple language, consistent visuals, first person sentences, and clear examples of respecting personal space.

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