Free Social Stories for Children
Illustrated social stories for children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other needs. Browse by condition or topic. Every story is free to read, download, and print.
By Condition
Autism
Free illustrated social stories designed for children with autism (ASD). Topics include social skills, emotions, daily routines, school, and transitions. Read online or print as PDF.
Anxiety
Free illustrated social stories to help children with anxiety. Stories cover emotional regulation, school anxiety, transitions, and coping strategies. Read or print free.
ADHD
Free illustrated social stories to help children with ADHD manage daily routines, school expectations, social situations, and transitions. Read online or print as PDF.
Sleep
Free illustrated social stories to help children with bedtime routines and sleep challenges. Perfect for children with autism, ADHD, or anxiety who struggle with sleep.
Fire Drills
Free illustrated social stories to help children prepare for fire drills. Reduce anxiety about loud alarms and practice staying calm. Perfect for autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities.
Biting
Free illustrated social stories to help children stop biting. Teaches alternatives to biting when frustrated, angry, or overwhelmed. For toddlers and children with autism or ADHD.
Sharing
Free illustrated social stories to help children learn to share and take turns. Gentle stories about sharing toys, waiting for a turn, and playing together. Read or print free.
Playground
Free illustrated social stories to help children navigate playground and recess situations. Covers taking turns on equipment, joining games, and handling conflicts. For autism and ADHD.
Eating & Mealtimes
Free illustrated social stories to help children with eating and mealtimes. Stories for picky eaters, trying new foods, and restaurant visits. For autism, ADHD, and sensory issues.
Sensory Processing
Free illustrated social stories for children with sensory processing difficulties. Covers loud noises, new textures, crowded places, and sensory overload. Read or print free.
Printable
Download and print free social stories as PDF booklets. Illustrated stories for autism, ADHD & anxiety — fold, staple, read together.
Potty Training
Free illustrated social stories to help with potty training. Designed for children with autism, ADHD, or developmental delays who need extra support with toilet training.
By Topic
Daily Routines
Free illustrated social stories to help children learn daily routines like brushing teeth, getting dressed, and bedtime. Read online or download as PDF.
Social Skills
Free illustrated social stories to help children learn social skills like sharing, taking turns, making friends, and understanding personal space. Read or print free.
Emotions
Free illustrated social stories to help children identify and manage emotions like anger, sadness, frustration, and anxiety. Read online, download, or print as PDF.
School
Free illustrated social stories to help children navigate school situations including classroom rules, lunchtime, assembly, and school transitions. Perfect for autism and ADHD.
Health & Safety
Free illustrated social stories to help children prepare for doctor visits, dentist appointments, haircuts, and other health situations. Reduce medical anxiety.
Family
Free illustrated social stories to help children navigate family changes like new siblings, visiting grandparents, family gatherings, and divorce. Read or print free.
Transitions
Free illustrated social stories to help children cope with transitions like moving house, changing schools, starting daycare, and other life changes. For autism and anxiety.
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