Social Narratives for Autism & Neurodiverse Learners
Shared Stories help neurodivergent learners understand real situations in ways that support regulation, autonomy, and confidence.
These neuro-affirming co-created social narratives explain experiences like anxiety, body signals, fire drills, lockdowns, and other school situations using clear, supportive language.
Each story is available in three developmental levels (A–C) so adults can match the language and concepts to the learner.
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SSS resources are organized around common experiences learners encounter in daily life. Start with the situation that best matches the learner’s needs.
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Fire Drill
Help learners understand alarms, evacuation routines, and how adults keep everyone safe during drills.
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Lockdown
Helps learners understand school safety procedures and the role adults play in protecting students.
View Lockdown Stories ➜
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Substitute Teacher
Helps learners prepare for changes in classroom routines when a different adult is leading the class.
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Emergency Situations
Explains unexpected safety events in clear, reassuring language that prioritizes adult leadership and protection.
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Understanding Anxiety
Help learners recognize and make sense of body signals related to worry, uncertainty, or stress.
View Anxiety Stories ➜
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Body Awareness
Helps learners understand body signals, internal needs, and regulation.
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Body Strength & Control
Helps learners understand body strength, movement, and how their bodies interact with the world.
View Body Power Stories ➜
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Constipation
Helps learners understand constipation, body signals, and what can help when pooping is difficult.
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Fire Drill — 3 Level Bundle
Helps learners understand alarms, safety routines, and adult-led evacuation procedures. This social narrative supports learners who benefit from a fire-drill social story approach.
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Lockdown — 3 Level Bundle
Supports understanding of school safety procedures and how adults coordinate safety decisions during lockdown situations.
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Body Awareness – Level B
Supports recognition of internal body signals and how those signals connect to needs and regulation.
View Body Aware Level B
Understanding Anxiety – Level C
Helps learners recognize body signals related to worry and understand how adults can help when anxiety appears.
View Anxiety Level CExplore Topics
Shared Stories are also organized into topic areas that reflect common developmental needs.
Body Resources
Resources that help learners understand body signals, physical needs, and regulation.
Includes:
• Body Awareness
• Body Power
• Understanding Constipation
Emotions & Internal States
Resources that help learners make sense of feelings and internal states.
Includes:
• Understanding Anxiety
• Understanding Disappointment
School Events
Resources that prepare learners for unexpected situations and changes in routine.
Includes:
• Fire Drill
• Lockdown
• General Emergency
• School Changes
• Substitute Teacher
Each Resource Has Three Levels
SSS resources are written at three developmental levels so adults can match the language and concepts to the learner.
Level A — Supported Explorers
Introduces concrete language and strong adult guidance to build shared understanding.
Level B — Meaning Makers
Supports growing understanding of patterns, situations, and body signals.
Level C — Reflective Self-Advocates
Encourages reflection, perspective-taking, and developing self-advocacy.
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SSS resources build understanding before challenging situations arise.
Browse the full collection of SSS Resources and bundles on Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT).
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