I Can Feel Calm –Social Story for Autism & Emotional Regulation

I can feel calm social story for Autism Special Education

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I Can Feel Calm – Neuroaffirmative Social Story for Autism & Emotional Regulation

This is a 30 page social story.

Product Description:

Created by Amanda McGuinness of Little Puddins, this beautifully illustrated neuroaffirmative social story supports Autistic children in recognising and navigating overwhelming emotions in safe and empowering ways. Rather than focusing on behaviour compliance, this resource embraces regulation, autonomy, and self-understanding.

Grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, this story helps children explore what emotional regulation looks and feels like without shame or judgment. It validates all emotions—including dysregulation—and provides practical calming strategies that children can choose based on their unique needs.

What’s Inside the Resource?

• A full-colour, ready-to-print social story PDF titled “I Can Feel Calm”
  
• 30 pages with inclusive, identity-affirming language
  
• Visual calming strategies children can choose from, including:
  – Breathing tools
  – Bubble blowing
  – Listening to music or nature
  – Hugging a cushion
  etc
  
• A narrative that supports self-awareness, emotional expression, and body-based regulation
  

Skills This Resource Supports:

• Emotional literacy and emotional validation
  
• Self-regulation and sensory strategies
  
• Autonomy and decision-making
  
• Self-advocacy and self-awareness
  
• Inclusivity and identity-affirming practices
  

Who Is This Resource For?

• Autistic children and young people
  
• Neurodivergent learners who benefit from visual support
  
• Parents and caregivers seeking co-regulation tools
  
• Teachers, SNAs, therapists, and early years professionals
  
• Inclusive classrooms and Autism-specific educational settings
  

Why Families & Professionals Love It:

• Written by an Autistic Autism Specialist
  
• Fully neuroaffirmativ
  
• Gentle, validating, and practical
  
• Beautifully illustrated and easy to implement
  
• Supports true emotional safety—not just “calmness” on the outside

Download this gentle, empowering social story today and give your learners the tools to feel safe, seen, and supported when emotions feel big.
Created with care by Amanda McGuinness of Little Puddins, a leading voice in neuroaffirmative Autism support.