Impulse Control Social Story & Sorting Cards Autism SEL
by Autismaid © 2026
Price: $5 USD
Subjects: socialAwareness,socialAspectsOfCommunication
Grades: 13,1,2,3
Description
Help students build Impulse Control with this Boom Cards interactive deck. Students practice stopping, thinking, waiting, and making safer choices before they grab, interrupt, run, shout, or act too quickly. WHAT’S INCLUDED • Boy and girl versions of a 10-page social story • Clear, real-life explanations of Impulse Control • Simple, concrete ways to demonstrate Impulse Control • 6 self-reflection question cards with typing space • 10 sorting cards with thumbs up and thumbs down auto-corrected answers • Real-life scenarios for generalization STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO ✔ Recognize when Impulse Control is needed ✔ Use clear and appropriate responses ✔ Replace unhelpful behaviors ✔ Build independence and confidence AUDIO SUPPORT Optional audio on each page helps students listen, follow along, and understand the story with more independence. This support is helpful for autism, special education, speech therapy, and emerging readers. PERFECT FOR • SEL lessons • School counseling • Special education • Autism support • Speech therapy • Small group or independent work FINAL BENEFIT This resource helps students build Impulse Control by practicing stop-and-think strategies, waiting skills, safe choices, and calm responses. It supports independence, self-regulation, and confidence across home, school, therapy, and social settings.
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