Going on a Plane Social Story

This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going on a plane. A lot of children struggle with understanding the process of what is involved going on a plane, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they need to do the things asked of them. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to get onto a plane, and also help promote independence.

Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.

Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.

Pages included are;
♦ To go on an airplane, I have to go to the airport.
♦ Before we go to the airport, I have to pack my suitcase.
♦ I should pack my clothes, toothbrush and anything else I may need.
♦ There are lots of planes in the airport, so it can get busy.
♦ First, we have to go to the check in desk to check in for our flight.
♦ The lady will look at our passports and weigh our suitcases.
♦ Our suitcases will get put onto the plane by the airport staff.
♦ Next, we have to go through the scanners. I might have to take my shoes and coat off.
♦ I have to walk through a scanner, the staff will tell me where to go.
♦ Now, we can have a look in the shops or have something to eat.
♦ Next it’s time to board our plane, we must go to our gate and give the lady our tickets.
♦ On the plane, I have to sit on the seat that is shown on my ticket.
♦ When the plane takes off and lands, my ears might pop.
♦ There are lots of things for me to do on the plane, as well as lots of food to eat.
♦ When the plane lands, we have to stay sitting until told to take our seat belts off.
♦ We may have to show our passports again to airport staff.
♦ Then, we go and collect our suitcases off a conveyor belt.
♦ Now we can leave the airport!

I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.