When The Lights Are Too Bright Social Story

This social story supports students with autism, nonverbal communicators, AAC users, and students in special education who may feel uncomfortable when classroom lights are too bright. It teaches simple sensory coping strategies, self advocacy, and ways to feel more comfortable in bright environments.

Slide Overview

Bright Lights Can Bother Me

I Notice My Body

I Can Look Away

I Can Shade My Eyes

I Can Use Sunglasses

I Can Find Softer Light

I Can Ask for Help

I Can Feel Comfortable Again

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use this social story before challenging situations, during therapy, as part of classroom routines, or at home to teach and review helpful responses to bright lights.

Features

Includes 8 simple student facing slides with clear first person language, visual supports, predictable routines, and practical sensory coping strategies.

Keywords

Autism, AAC, nonverbal, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, classroom management, sensory processing, self regulation, coping skills, bright lights.