My Teacher Is Busy Social Story for Autism

This social story helps students understand what to do when their teacher is busy helping someone else. It is designed for autistic students, nonverbal students, AAC users, and students in special education who benefit from clear visual support for waiting, asking for help, and staying calm.

Slide Overview

Sometimes My Teacher Is Busy

I Can Let Her Know

I Can Wait Safely

I Can Try What I Know

I Can Use My Tools

I Can Stay Calm

My Teacher Will Help Me

I Can Feel Proud

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story at school, in speech therapy, during small group instruction, or at home. It can be read before class, during a calm moment, or before situations when a student may need to wait for help.

This resource includes 8 simple story slides with short first person sentences and clear visuals. The language is simple and student friendly for easy review and repeated use.

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