Going to a Birthday Party

Help children feel more prepared and confident when attending a birthday party! This Going to a Birthday Party Social Story Kit uses simple language, visual supports, and positive reinforcement to help children understand what to expect when going to a birthday party. This resource can be used before the party to preview what will happen, as well as during practice to help children become more comfortable with the experience. Perfect for helping children know what to expect, reduce anxiety, build confidence, and participate more successfully in birthday celebrations!

Your purchase includes the following:

• Going to a Birthday Party – Explains what to expect at a birthday party, including interacting with others, participating in activities, and managing loud noises.
• I Went to a Birthday Party – A positive follow-up story to read after the party to reinforce successful participation and positive behaviors
• Visuals – Help children understand what will happen at the party and what is coming next.
• Break Card visual – Gives children a way to communicate when they need a break or are feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated.
• First/Then board and incentive pictures – Helps children understand what they need to do first and what they can earn or do afterward
• First/Then board and picture cards – Provides a visual way to communicate the party sequence and help children understand what comes next, including when it is time to take a break.
• Choice board visual – Allows children to choose items they can bring to the party to help them feel more comfortable and prepared.
• Stickers and Sticker Chart – Printable stickers can be used as positive reinforcement, handed out at the party to encourage social interaction, or used with the included sticker chart.
• Implementation Guide – Provides ideas and suggestions for using the social stories, visual supports, and stickers.
• Tips and strategies – Practical strategies to help make birthday parties more successful and comfortable for children.

Great For:

✓ Children with autism or developmental differences
✓ Children who experience anxiety in social situations
✓ Children who benefit from visual supports and predictable routines
✓ Parents and caregivers preparing a child for a birthday party
✓ Preparing for unfamiliar or busy social events
✓ Supporting social skills, flexibility, and independence

All Positively Prepared stories are written using positive language and simple illustrations/words to reduce visual clutter and increase understanding.

Social Story™ and Social Stories™ are trademarks of Carol Gray. This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or created by Carol Gray.