When My AAC Device Needs to Charge Social Story for Autism

This AAC social story helps students with autism, nonverbal communicators, AAC users, and students in special education understand what happens when an AAC device needs to charge. Simple language and clear visuals teach students how to get help, wait, use other communication options, and return to their device when it is ready.

Slide Overview

My AAC Device

My Battery Gets Low

I Can Get Help

Time to Charge

I Can Still Communicate

I Can Wait

My Device Is Ready

I Am Ready to Talk

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can read this social story before a device needs charging or during the charging routine. Use it at school, in speech therapy, or at home to support communication, flexibility, independence, and AAC routines.

Features

This resource includes 8 student facing social story slides with simple first person language, consistent visuals, AAC focused examples, and clear steps for what to do while a communication device is charging.

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