I Can Tell Someone Something Is Wrong Social Story for Autism | Speech Fuel

This social story helps students learn how to tell a trusted adult when something is wrong. It is designed for students with autism, nonverbal communicators, AAC users, and special education settings. Simple first person language and clear visuals support communication, self advocacy, and help seeking skills.

Slide Overview

Something Is Wrong

I Find A Safe Adult

I Get Their Attention

I Tell What Happened

I Can Show Them

I Can Try Again

The Adult Can Help

Telling Helps Me

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before difficult situations, during direct teaching, or as a review at school, in therapy, or at home.

This resource includes 8 student facing story slides with simple language, consistent visuals, first person sentences, and clear examples of how to communicate when something is wrong.

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