When a Friend Wants Space Social Story

This social story helps students understand what to do when a friend wants space. It is designed for students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and special education learners who benefit from clear visual supports for personal space, friendship, and social skills.

Slide Overview

1. Sometimes Friends Want Space

2. I Can Notice

3. I Can Stop

4. I Can Move Back

5. I Can Wait

6. I Can Do Something Else

7. I Can Try Again Later

8. I Can Be a Good Friend

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can read this social story before peer activities, during social skills instruction, in speech therapy, or at home to teach respectful personal space and positive friendship skills.

Features

Includes 8 simple student friendly story pages with clear first person language, consistent visuals, and concrete examples that support understanding and communication.

Keywords include autism, AAC, nonverbal, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, classroom management, personal space, friendship skills, peer interactions, and social story.