Social Story Examples
Real examples you can copy, personalise and read before the moment arrives.
Stories that prepare, not correct
A good social story describes what will happen in calm, literal language from the child's point of view. It is not a behaviour lecture. The strongest examples cover predictable stress points — haircuts, the dentist, a new classroom, a birthday party, a supermarket trip — and pair each sentence with one picture. Read it several times before the event, not during it.
Key benefits
Copy-ready
Templates for common events.
First person
Written from the child's view.
One picture per step
Text alone is not enough.
Read before
Repetition builds the script.
What's included
- Editable social story templates.
- Pictogram library for every step.
- Text-to-speech narration.
- Printable PDF version.
- Share with school or therapist.
- Personalise names and photos.
- Available in five languages.
- Free core tools.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good social story?+
Literal, positive, first-person sentences with one picture per idea.
How long should it be?+
Six to ten sentences for young children.
When do I read it?+
Repeatedly before the event, calmly, not mid-meltdown.
Can I use photos?+
Yes — real photos of the actual place work best.
Are templates free?+
Yes, core story templates are free in AutismDock.