Going to the Doctor Social Story

This Going to the Doctor social story helps students with autism, nonverbal communication needs, AAC users, and special education learners understand what to expect during a doctor visit. It supports medical routines, communication, waiting, and coping with common parts of an appointment.

Slide Overview

1. I Go to the Doctor

2. I Wait for My Turn

3. I Meet the Doctor

4. My Body Gets Checked

5. The Doctor Listens

6. The Doctor Looks

7. I Can Communicate

8. My Visit Is Finished

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before a doctor appointment at school, during therapy, or at home to review the routine and help students feel more prepared.

Features

This resource includes simple first person language, clear visual supports, predictable routines, and student friendly examples that make doctor visits easier to understand.

Keywords

Autism AAC nonverbal social skills behavior support special education visual supports routines communication classroom management doctor visit medical appointment coping skills healthcare routine