When I Don’t Get the Choice I Want Social Story

When I Don’t Get the Choice I Want is a social story for students with autism, nonverbal students, and AAC users in special education. It walks through feeling disappointed, keeping the body safe, taking a breath, asking for help, and choosing something else.

Slide Overview

Sometimes I Have Choices
My Choice May Not Be Available
I May Feel Disappointed
I Can Keep My Body Safe
I Can Calm My Body
I Can Pick Something Else
I Can Ask for Help
I Can Move On

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can read the story before choice time at school, in therapy, or at home. Revisit individual pages to talk about feelings and practice asking for help or choosing another activity.

Features

Includes a cover and 8 illustrated story pages. Each story page has a clear title and one short first person sentence. Large pictures and a consistent layout keep the focus on the message.

Keywords

Related topics include autism, AAC, support for nonverbal students, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, and classroom management.