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Free printable social story
Asking for a Turn Social Story for Kids
- “My turn, please!”
- Offer to trade toys
- If they say no, calm down first
- Wait one minute, or choose something else
This free 5-page printable story helps a child ask a friend for a turn with words, stay calm if the answer is no, and wait or choose something different.
Your child adds their own name and photo on the first and last page, so the story is about them.
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What is inside the free PDF
Simple words, friendly pictures and easy steps for asking a friend for a turn.
Use my words
Ask a friend for a turn using words, like “My turn, please!”, or offer to trade toys.
It’s a little deal
If a friend says no, it can feel sad or mad. Calm down with deep breaths or counting to ten.
Wait or choose
Ask for help, or wait one minute and ask again. Or choose something different. “Now I know how to ask for a turn!”
How to use it
- First
Add your child’s photo
Print the story and stick a photo of your child on the first and last page, so it is their story.
- Then
Practise the words
Take turns saying “My turn, please!” and “Let’s trade!” with a favourite toy.
- Next
Try a one-minute wait
Use a kitchen timer to practise waiting one minute before asking again.
Questions parents ask
What is this social story about?
It is a 5-page story that helps children with autism ask friends for a turn and stay calm if the answer is no.
Who can use it?
Parents, teachers and therapists working on play and sharing skills with a child.
Can I print it?
Yes. The story is a printable PDF that works at home, in the classroom or in therapy.
How is it different from the Turn Taking story?
Turn Taking is about sharing a toy when a friend asks. This story is about asking a friend for a turn.
How long does it take to read?
Just a few minutes, so it is easy to read again whenever it is needed.
Is it free?
Yes. AutismWorks gives this story free to families and teachers.
Made by Tyler and his dad, Jody
Tyler McNamer is an autistic adult and the author of two books about growing up with autism, Population ONE and Becoming ONE. With his dad, Jody, he makes these free social stories so parents and teachers have simple words for hard moments.
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