Airplane Social Story Kit

Flying in an airplane can be challenging for children with autism and other developmental differences. New environments, crowds, security procedures, waiting, unfamiliar sounds, and changes in routine can create anxiety or uncertainty. This Flying in an Airplane Social Story Kit provides a simple, visual, and encouraging way to help children understand the flying experience, know what to expect, and feel more prepared and confident when traveling by airplane. Created with the needs of children with autism in mind, this comprehensive kit combines social stories, visual supports, positive reinforcement, and practical implementation strategies to make air travel more predictable and successful.

Your purchase includes the following:

• Flying on an Airplane social story to prepare the child for the airport process and flight expectations and sensations.
• I Flew on an Airplane to read after the flight to reinforce the positive behavior.
• Visuals to cue the child on what the next step is at the airport and on the plane.
• Picture Cards to cue the child on specific behaivors (wait, stay with an adult, stay in my seat) when in the airport and on the plane.
• Choice Board for the child to communicate what they want while waiting at the airport and during the flight.
• First/Then Board to show the child what is next before, during, and after the flight.
• Stickers and Stick Charts – the stickers can be printed on labels and used to reinforce positive behavior as it occurs and/or as each step is completed in the airport.
• Step-by-step guidance for using the social stories, visuals, sequence, stickers, and reinforcement tools together before and during the trip.
• Practical suggestions to help children prepare for air travel and support a more successful experience.

Perfect for:

• Autism support
• School age children
• Social emotional learning (SEL)
• Speech therapy
• Families preparing for air travel

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.