Petting a Cat Social Story for Autism | Speech Fuel

This petting a cat social story is designed for students with autism, nonverbal learners, AAC users, and special education classrooms. It teaches calm and gentle ways to approach, pet, and interact with a cat while respecting the cat’s space and body language.

Slide Overview

I See a Cat
I Move Slowly
I Let the Cat Come Close
I Use a Gentle Hand
I Pet the Cat Slowly
I Watch the Cat
I Know When to Stop
I Am Gentle With Cats

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story at school, during speech or therapy sessions, or at home before interacting with pets.

Features

Includes 8 simple student facing slides with clear first person language, consistent visuals, and easy to understand steps for safe and gentle interactions with cats.

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