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Back to School, Back on Track: A Social Story for Autistic Kids
Help your elementary-age child feel calm, confident, and prepared for the return to school with this printable social story designed specifically for autistic and neurodivergent kids (ages 6–12). Written in clear, first-person language your child can relate to, this story walks through what to expect on the first day back — new routines, classroom changes, sensory shifts, and social situations — while introducing simple, practical coping tools they can use in the moment.
This story features a beloved young princess with a gift for ice and snow, whose courage and heart help guide your child through the return to school, making the experience feel warm, familiar, and encouraging.
Inside, you'll find:
A step-by-step social story that normalizes back-to-school feelings and reduces uncertainty
Concrete strategies for managing anxiety and dysregulation around routine changes
Visual-friendly, easy-to-follow language perfect for reading aloud or independent reading
A printable format ready to use at home or in the classroom
Created with input from the neurodivergent community, this resource gives parents, caregivers, and educators a tool to open conversations, build predictability, and support emotional regulation before the anxiety of "back to school" takes hold.
Help your elementary-age child feel calm, confident, and prepared for the return to school with this printable social story designed specifically for autistic and neurodivergent kids (ages 6–12). Written in clear, first-person language your child can relate to, this story walks through what to expect on the first day back — new routines, classroom changes, sensory shifts, and social situations — while introducing simple, practical coping tools they can use in the moment.
This story features a beloved young princess with a gift for ice and snow, whose courage and heart help guide your child through the return to school, making the experience feel warm, familiar, and encouraging.
Inside, you'll find:
A step-by-step social story that normalizes back-to-school feelings and reduces uncertainty
Concrete strategies for managing anxiety and dysregulation around routine changes
Visual-friendly, easy-to-follow language perfect for reading aloud or independent reading
A printable format ready to use at home or in the classroom
Created with input from the neurodivergent community, this resource gives parents, caregivers, and educators a tool to open conversations, build predictability, and support emotional regulation before the anxiety of "back to school" takes hold.