Having Surgery Social Story

This social story helps students with autism, AAC users, nonverbal students, and learners in special education understand what to expect when having surgery. Simple language and clear visuals support medical preparation, reduce uncertainty, and build confidence with hospital routines.

Slide Overview

I Am Going to the Hospital
I Check In
I Get Ready
My Body Gets Checked
I Meet My Doctor
I Get Medicine
I Wake Up
I Rest and Recover

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before a planned surgery at school, in therapy, or at home to review the hospital experience and help students know what may happen.

This resource includes 8 simple social story slides with first person language, clear visuals, predictable routines, and supportive medical preparation.

Keywords: autism, AAC, nonverbal, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, classroom management, surgery social story, hospital social story, medical procedure, coping skills, hospital preparation