Going to a Restaurant Social Story for Autism | Speech Fuel

This restaurant social story helps students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and special education students understand what to expect when going to a restaurant. Simple language and visual supports teach common restaurant routines including waiting, ordering, eating, and leaving.

Slide Overview

Arriving at the Restaurant
Waiting for a Table
Sitting at My Table
Choosing My Food
Ordering My Food
Waiting for My Food
Eating My Meal
Finishing and Leaving

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before a restaurant visit, during speech therapy, in the classroom, or at home to practice expectations and prepare students for the experience.

Features

Includes 8 simple student facing story slides with clear first person language, consistent visuals, and easy to understand restaurant routines.

Keywords

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