When Recess Is Cancelled Social Story

This social story helps students understand what happens when recess is cancelled and how to handle the change calmly. It is designed for students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and special education classrooms. Simple first person language and visual supports help students understand feelings, follow a new plan, and use coping strategies.

Slide Overview

Sometimes Recess Changes

I May Feel Disappointed

I Listen to My Teacher

I Keep My Body Calm

I Choose an Inside Activity

I Follow the New Plan

I Can Ask for Help

I Can Handle a Change

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before a possible schedule change, after recess is cancelled, during therapy, or at home to practice flexibility and coping skills.

This resource includes 8 student facing social story slides with simple language, consistent visuals, first person sentences, and clear examples of positive coping strategies.

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