Working on Hard Sounds Social Story Autism

This social story supports students with autism, nonverbal communicators, AAC users, and special education students who are working on difficult speech sounds. Simple first person language and clear visual supports help students understand that speech practice can take time and that trying again is part of learning.

Slide Overview

1. Some Sounds Are Hard

2. I Can Practice

3. I Watch and Listen

4. I Try the Sound

5. I Say It Slowly

6. I Try Again

7. I Keep Practicing

8. I Am Learning

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story at school, during speech therapy, or at home before and during articulation practice. It can help prepare students for speech sessions and encourage confidence with challenging sounds.

This resource includes 8 student facing story slides with simple language, consistent visuals, first person sentences, and clear speech practice concepts.

Keywords: autism, AAC, nonverbal, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, classroom management, speech therapy, articulation, speech sounds, speech practice.