When Someone Near Me Is Loud Social Story

This social story helps students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and students in special education learn what they can do when someone near them is loud. It uses simple language and clear visuals to teach calming strategies, asking for help, moving away, and taking a quiet break.

Slide Overview

Sometimes It Gets Loud

I May Notice the Sound

I Can Cover My Ears

I Can Stay Calm

I Can Move Away

I Can Ask for Help

I Can Take a Quiet Break

I Can Feel Better

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before difficult situations, during therapy sessions, in the classroom, or at home. It can also be reviewed when students need extra support with loud environments.

This resource includes 8 student facing story slides with simple first person sentences and consistent visuals. It works well for individual instruction, small groups, visual support, and behavior support.

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