Making Friends Social Story Sorting Cards Friendship Autism
by Autismaid © 2026
Price: $5 USD
Subjects: socialAwareness,socialAspectsOfCommunication
Grades: 13,1,2,3
Description
Teach students how to approach peers, join activities, and build positive friendships. This Boom Cards interactive deck gives students clear words and actions to use during recess, class, therapy, and everyday social situations. WHAT’S INCLUDED • Boy and girl versions of a 10-page social story • Clear, real-life explanations of Making Friends • Simple, concrete ways to demonstrate Making Friends • 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 opportunities to make friends ✔ Say “Hi,” introduce themselves, and ask, “Can I play too?” ✔ Replace grabbing, interrupting, yelling, or walking away with friendly choices ✔ Build independence and confidence AUDIO SUPPORT Optional audio is included on each page. Students can listen to the social story, directions, questions, and scenarios. This support helps students with autism, students in special education, and emerging readers participate more independently. PERFECT FOR • SEL lessons • School counseling • Special education • Autism support • Speech therapy • Small group or independent work Help students notice friendly peers, ask to join, share, listen, take turns, and respond calmly when someone says “Not right now.” This resource builds practical Making Friends skills, social confidence, communication, and independence across settings.
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