When I Have to Do Something I Do Not Want to Do Social Story

This social story helps students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and students in special education learn what to do when they have to complete something they do not want to do. It teaches safe behavior, asking for help, staying calm, and working through difficult or nonpreferred tasks.

Slide Overview

Sometimes I Have to Do Things
I May Feel Frustrated
I Can Keep My Body Safe
I Can Use a Calm Voice
I Can Ask for Help
I Can Start Small
I Can Keep Trying
I Can Feel Proud

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story at school, during therapy, or at home to prepare students for difficult tasks, support emotional regulation, and reinforce positive responses when a student does not want to complete an activity.

This resource includes 8 simple student facing social story pages with clear visuals, short first person sentences, and consistent language that is easy to understand and review.

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