Grocery Store Social Story — Free Template
This template helps children with autism prepare for a grocery store visit by explaining what to expect, who will be there, and what they can do if they feel overwhelmed.
The Story
Page 1
[PENDING_CLINICAL: Story page 1 — introduce the situation and setting]
Page 2
[PENDING_CLINICAL: Story page 2 — describe what the store looks like and sounds like]
Page 3
[PENDING_CLINICAL: Story page 3 — perspective sentence about other shoppers]
Page 4
[PENDING_CLINICAL: Story page 4 — describe what parent/caregiver does during the trip]
Page 5
[PENDING_CLINICAL: Story page 5 — what child can do if feeling overwhelmed]
Page 6
[PENDING_CLINICAL: Story page 6 — positive closing and what happens after shopping]
Clinical Notes
Why this story works — by the StoryRetriever clinical team
[PENDING_CLINICAL: 2-3 paragraphs from clinical team explaining why this story structure works, what sentence types were used, and how to use this template most effectively]
How to Use This Template
Read this template with your child several times in the days before your next grocery trip.
Take photos of your actual grocery store and add them to the story in StoryRetriever.
Personalize the child's name and the specific store name throughout.
Share the personalized story with your child's SLP for feedback.
Personalize This Story in StoryRetriever
Add your child's name, photos from the real environment, and audio recording. Share it with your SLP or family in one tap. Works on any device — iPad, Android, Chromebook, or browser.
Free plan includes 3 stories. No credit card required.