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.

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.

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.

Getting to Know a New Food on My Plate

Sammy learns that it is okay to explore a new food at his own pace — by waiting, turning to his grown-up, asking, and gently trying — with support at home and at school.

Raising My Hand Gets My Turn

A social story about raising a hand to ask for a turn and waiting patiently in class

Asking Alexa Please to Play My Song

A social story helping Sammy learn to wait and ask politely when Alexa changes to a different song, building a calm verbal strategy to access his favourite music.

When My Sibling Wants a Turn

Sammy learns to use words like 'please wait' when a sibling wants the same toy during playtime at home.

The Garbage Truck Comes After School

Sammy loves helping with the garbage can. This story helps Sammy discover that the truck comes after school, so the waiting feels easier and the morning feels calm.

When the Plan Changes, I Can Ask and Wait

Sammy learns that when his routine changes at school, he can raise his hand, ask what comes next, and wait calmly for the new plan — and that getting through a change is real progress.

When I Wonder What I Am Feeling

Sammy discovers that all feelings have names, and that raising his hand to ask for help is a brave and growing skill.

I Raise My Hand When Feelings Feel Big

Sammy discovers that happy, sad, and angry feelings all live inside the body, and that raising his hand to ask for adult help is a wonderful way to share big feelings with the people who care for him.

When Feelings Feel Big, I Can Ask

Sammy discovers that raising his hand and asking for help are wonderful ways to share big feelings during circle time and group moments at school.

It Is Okay to Be Exactly Me

Sammy discovers that his autistic brain is a valid and wonderful part of who he is. A warm identity story for ages 6–9 that builds self-understanding, reduces masking, and supports burnout prevention.

Raising My Hand When My Feelings Get Big

Sammy learns that big feelings are signals worth understanding, and that raising his hand to ask for support is a strength he is building at school.

My Sensory Tools Help Me Through the School Day

Sammy discovers that his sharp sensory awareness is a genuine strength, and that his sensory toolkit gives him the power to navigate secondary school with confidence and support.

I Can Ask for Help When I Feel Angry

Sammy notices his body signals when anger comes, discovers that angry feelings are okay, and learns that raising his hand and asking his teacher for help brings calm.

When My Body Talks, I Raise My Hand

Sammy discovers that body signals at school are messages he can share by raising his hand, waiting his turn, and asking his teacher for support.

Every Food Explorer Step Is a Win

Sammy discovers that his careful senses are a strength and learns Food Explorer Steps to explore new foods one small step at a time, with adult support and no pressure to eat.

My Squeeze Ball Helps When My Body Feels Too Full

Sammy discovers his sensory toolkit and learns to reach for his squeeze ball when the world feels too loud or too strong.

I Can Sit on My Toilet

Sammy discovers that sitting on the toilet is a calm, supported part of his day — and that raising his hand to ask for a helper makes it easier.

My Sensory Toolkit Is Always There

Sammy discovers that his sensory feelings are valid, and that a toolkit of squeeze toys, headphones, and other tools helps his body feel calm — especially with a grown-up close by.

Asking for Help When Things Feel Too Much

Sammy learns to notice his body signals and raise his hand to ask for help when things feel overwhelming.

When Plans Change, I Can Wait and Ask

A Carol Gray 10.4 compliant social story for ages 3–5 about responding to unexpected routine changes with calm curiosity. Sammy discovers that feeling upset is valid, that waiting and asking for help is a strength, and that new plans can sometimes be good too.

It Is Okay to Be Me

Sammy discovers the real strengths his autistic brain brings, learns what neurodiversity and masking mean, and finds confidence in being himself with the support of trusted people.

Raising My Hand When I Feel Angry

Sammy learns that anger is useful information, discovers the difference between feeling angry and acting aggressively, and practises raising his hand to ask for support from his team.

When My Body Tells Me to Ask for Help

Sammy discovers that the signals his body sends during class are real information, and learns to raise his hand and ask for support when those signals feel strong.

Asking for What I Need When Food Feels Different

Sammy learns that his sensory awareness around food is a genuine strength, and that raising his hand and asking a trusted adult for support is a powerful self-advocacy skill in social eating situations.

Asking for Help When Things Feel Too Much

Sammy learns to notice the early warning signals of sensory overload and ask for support before things become overwhelming.

When a New Bathroom Feels Surprising, I Can Ask for Help

Sammy learns to use toilets in different places by raising his hand at school, waiting calmly in the stall, and asking for help — discovering that each new bathroom feels a little more familiar every time.

When I Feel Angry, I Can Ask for Help

Sammy learns to notice anger signals early and raise his hand to ask for help before feelings grow too big.

When My Body Talks, I Raise My Hand

Sammy learns to notice body feelings at school and raise a hand to ask for help — weaving interoceptive awareness with appropriate attention-seeking.

Raising My Hand When It Gets Too Loud

Sammy learns to notice his rumble signals early and raise his hand to ask for help before things feel overwhelming.

My Adult Comes When I Ask for Help

Sammy learns that raising his hand and asking for help makes the toileting routine feel safe and manageable. A grown-up always comes when Sammy asks.

When Plans Change, Plan B Is Ready

Sammy discovers that when plans change, there is always a Plan B waiting — and his brain is growing stronger at finding it.

The Garbage Truck Comes After School

We Eat Our Food Neatly

Making New Friends at School

Sharing My Favorite Toys

Waiting for the Cake

Waiting for the cake to be done in the oven can be difficult, but the cake will be yummy.