When I Want to Run Away Social Story for Autism | Speech Fuel

This social story helps students learn what to do when they want to run away. It is designed for students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and special education classrooms. Simple first person language and clear visuals support safety, communication, emotional regulation, and appropriate help seeking.

Slide Overview

I May Want to Run

I Stay Safe

I Stop My Body

I Find an Adult

I Ask for Help

I Ask for a Break

I Calm My Body

I Can Stay Safe

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before difficult situations, during behavior support, or as part of a daily routine at school, in therapy, or at home.

Features include 8 simple student facing slides, first person language, clear visual supports, safety strategies, communication supports, and easy to understand coping skills.

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