Following Directions Social Story

This Following Directions social story supports students with autism, nonverbal learners, AAC users, and students in special education. It teaches listening, starting tasks, completing directions, asking for help, and checking work using simple language and clear visual supports.

Slide Overview

Ready to Listen

Look and Listen

Think About It

Time to Start

One Step at a Time

Ask for Help

Check My Work

I Did It

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before classroom activities, during speech therapy, as part of a behavior support plan, or at home to practice following directions and building independence.

Features

Includes 8 simple student facing story slides with first person language, consistent visuals, clear classroom examples, and positive strategies for following directions.

Keywords

Great for autism, AAC, nonverbal, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, and classroom management.