When I Want to Throw Things Social Story for Autism | Speech Fuel

This social story helps students learn what to do when they feel like throwing things. It is designed for students with autism, nonverbal learners, AAC users, and students in special education who benefit from clear visual behavior support and simple calming strategies. The story teaches safe choices, asking for help, taking a break, and using safe hands.

Slide Overview

1. I May Want to Throw

2. I Keep Things Safe

3. I Stop My Body

4. I Take a Breath

5. I Ask for a Break

6. I Use My Hands Safely

7. I Ask for Help

8. I Can Make a Safe Choice

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before challenging situations, during behavior support lessons, in speech therapy, in the classroom, or at home to teach and reinforce safe responses.

Features

This resource includes simple student facing language, clear visual supports, first person sentences, and practical strategies students can use when they feel upset or want to throw something.

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