Meeting a Dog Social Story for Autism | Speech Fuel

This Meeting a Dog social story helps students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and special education learners understand how to safely and calmly interact with a dog. Simple language and clear visuals teach students to ask first, use gentle hands, give the dog space, and stay calm.

Slide Overview

1. I See a Dog

2. I Stop and Wait

3. I Ask First

4. I Let the Dog Come to Me

5. I Use Gentle Hands

6. I Stay Calm

7. I Give the Dog Space

8. I Say Goodbye

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before meeting a dog, during therapy, at school, or at home to practice safe and appropriate interactions.

This resource includes 8 simple student friendly story slides with clear first person language and visual support for understanding expectations.

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