Asking Before I Take Something Social Story for Autism

This student facing social story teaches children to ask before taking something that belongs to another person. It is designed for students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and special education classrooms. Simple language and clear visuals help students practice asking first, waiting for an answer, accepting no, and returning items.

Slide Overview

I See Something I Want
I Stop First
I Ask First
I Wait for an Answer
When the Answer Is Yes
When the Answer Is No
I Give It Back
I Can Ask First

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before classroom activities, during therapy sessions, or at home to teach appropriate ways to ask for toys, supplies, and other items.

This resource includes 8 simple social story slides with first person language, clear visuals, predictable routines, and student friendly examples.

Keywords

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