When I Need More Time Social Story

When I Need More Time is a social story about asking for extra time when work is not finished. It can be used in special education with students with autism, nonverbal students, and AAC users to practice communicating their needs and asking for help.

Slide Overview

I Might Need More Time
I Can Notice
I Can Ask
I Can Use My Words
My Teacher Can Help
I Can Keep Working
I Can Do My Best
I Can Handle It

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can read the story before classroom activities, during therapy, or before homework at home. Practice asking for more time using speech, gestures, or the student’s AAC system.

Features

Includes a cover and 8 illustrated story slides. Each story slide has a clear title, a large picture, and one short first person sentence. The story reminds students that needing more time is okay.

Related keywords include autism, AAC, nonverbal, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, and classroom management.