I Can Calm Down Social Story for Autism | Speech Fuel

This social story teaches calming strategies and emotional regulation in a simple student friendly format. It is designed for students with autism, nonverbal learners, AAC users, and special education classrooms who benefit from clear language and visual supports for recognizing big feelings and calming their bodies.

Slide Overview

Big Feelings Happen
I Notice My Body
I Keep My Body Safe
I Take Slow Breaths
I Use a Calm Tool
I Take a Quiet Break
I Ask for Help
I Am Ready Again

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before challenging situations, during regulation practice, or as a review at school, in therapy, or at home. It can help students learn what to do when emotions feel big and how to return to an activity when they feel calm.

This resource includes 8 simple story slides with clear first person language, consistent visuals, calming strategies, and concrete examples students can understand and practice.

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