I Only Eat Food Social Story for Autism Pica| Speech Fuel

This social story supports students with pica and helps teach the difference between food and nonfood items in a simple and positive way. It is designed for autistic students, nonverbal learners, AAC users, and students in special education who benefit from clear visual supports and concrete safety language.

Slide Overview

Food Is for Eating
Some Things Are Not Food
I Keep Objects Out
I Can Use My Hands
I Can Ask for Food
I Can Ask for Help
I Keep My Mouth Safe
I Can Make Safe Choices

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story at school, during speech or behavior support sessions, or at home to review safe choices around eating, chewing, and nonfood objects.

This resource includes 8 simple student facing story slides with clear first person language, consistent visuals, and concrete examples that support understanding and repetition.

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