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Illustration for When I Feel Mad, My Hands Can Squeeze
beginner Social Stories™ Aligned
Emotions & Self-Regulation

When I Feel Mad, My Hands Can Squeeze

A gentle story about big sensory feelings in the body and using squeezing to help hands stay calm.

Ages 4-8 5 min read
self regulation impulse control
Illustration for One Step at a Time Helps Me Get Ready
beginner Social Stories™ Aligned
Home & Family

One Step at a Time Helps Me Get Ready

Sammy discovers that doing morning steps one at a time — with a chart and Dad's help — makes the whole routine feel calm and manageable.

Ages 4-8 5 min read
following routines independence
Illustration for Asking to Play at the Busy Park
intermediate Social Stories™ Aligned
Social Interactions

Asking to Play at the Busy Park

Sammy learns to ask, wait, and take turns to make a new friend at the park.

Ages 5-10 7 min read
initiating conversation sharing
Illustration for Taking a Deep Breath at the Dentist
intermediate Social Stories™ Aligned
Community & Public Spaces

Taking a Deep Breath at the Dentist

Sammy visits the dentist and discovers that breathing slowly and asking for a break helps him stay calm during the check-up.

Ages 4-9 6 min read
coping with new experiences following instructions
Illustration for When School Feels Too Loud for Me
beginner Social Stories™ Aligned
School & Learning

When School Feels Too Loud for Me

Sammy discovers that asking for a calm break helps him stay at school when sounds and crowds feel too big.

Ages 4-7 6 min read
coping with change following instructions
Illustration for My Body Has a Bubble
beginner Social Stories™ Aligned
Social Interactions

My Body Has a Bubble

Sammy discovers that every body has a sensory bubble and learns the arm-stretch trick to help everyone feel comfortable.

Ages 4-8 5 min read
personal space reading social cues
Illustration for My Turn Comes When I Wait
beginner Social Stories™ Aligned
School & Learning

My Turn Comes When I Wait

Sammy already knows how to share and ask politely. At break time, he discovers that waiting for the big slide is something everyone does together—and that calm breathing helps the time pass.

Ages 4-8 5 min read
patience impulse control
Illustration for Asking For a Turn With My Words
intermediate Social Stories™ Aligned
Emotions & Self-Regulation

Asking For a Turn With My Words

When Sammy wants the block Mara has, he stops, breathes, and asks with calm words and says please.

Ages 5-10 6 min read
conflict resolution impulse control
Illustration for When My Body Wants to Squeeze
beginner Social Stories™ Aligned
Safety & Boundaries

When My Body Wants to Squeeze

Sammy discovers that squeeze feelings are sensory messages from his body. He learns to use a squeeze toy and ask before touching friends.

Ages 4-7 5 min read
understanding boundaries consent
Illustration for Waiting for My Turn With the Truck
beginner Social Stories™ Aligned
Social Interactions

Waiting for My Turn With the Truck

Sammy discovers that asking for a turn and using a timer helps when his little sister Zee picks up his favourite toy truck.

Ages 4-8 5 min read
sharing empathy
Illustration for Saying Sorry After an Accident
intermediate Social Stories™ Aligned
Emotions & Self-Regulation

Saying Sorry After an Accident

When Sammy bumps into Zee by accident, he turns back, asks if she is okay, raises his hand for the teacher, says sorry, and waits with care. Saying sorry is brave.

Ages 5-9 5 min read
apologising empathy

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