When I Lose a Game Social Story for Autism | Speech Fuel

This When I Lose a Game social story helps students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and special education learners understand how to handle losing a game. It teaches simple ways to manage disappointment, stay calm, use safe behavior, and show good sportsmanship.

Slide Overview

Games Have Winners
Sometimes I Lose
I May Feel Upset
I Keep My Body Safe
I Can Get Calm
I Can Say Good Game
I Can Keep Playing
I Can Try Again

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before games, during social skills lessons, in therapy, in the classroom, or at home to prepare students for losing and practice positive responses.

Features include 8 simple student facing story slides, clear first person language, engaging visuals, and easy to understand strategies for handling losing a game.

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