Waiting for My School Bus Social Story

This social story teaches waiting for the school bus, school bus safety, and a predictable transportation routine. It is designed to support students with autism, nonverbal communicators, AAC users, and students in special education by providing clear language and visual support for what to expect while waiting for and boarding the bus.

Slide Overview

I Go to My Bus Stop
I Wait in My Spot
I Keep My Body Safe
I Wait Calmly
I Watch for My Bus
I Wait for the Bus to Stop
I Get on the Bus
I Am Ready for School

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can read this social story before the school bus arrives, during transportation instruction, in therapy, at school, or at home. Repeated reading can help students understand the routine, practice safe behaviors, and feel more prepared for the school bus.

Features include 8 simple student facing story slides, clear first person language, consistent visuals, predictable routines, and concrete school bus safety concepts.

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