Keep My Swimming Clothes On In The Pool Social Story for Autism Special Ed

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Support Autistic children in understanding body safety, swimwear expectations, and sensory experiences at the pool with this clear, respectful, and neuroaffirmative social story and visual sorting activity.

Created by Amanda McGuinness of Little Puddins, an Autistic Autism Specialist and Visual Supports Expert, this resource offers gentle guidance to help children learn why we wear swimming clothes at the pool and how to navigate sensory discomfort or social challenges.

What’s Included:

• Full-color social story (with American spelling)
  
• Bonus version using British spelling (for international use)
  
• Interactive sorting activity: “Can Go In the Pool” vs “Cannot Go In the Pool”
  
• Visuals of clothing and accessories (e.g., swim trunks, rash guard, goggles, jeans, pajamas)
  
• Clear, inclusive language that affirms Autistic experience
  
• Illustrated with calming visuals and accessible structure
  

Skills This Resource Supports:

• Understanding social expectations in public spaces
  
• Body privacy and personal boundaries
  
• Pool safety and preparation
  
• Emotional regulation and sensory awareness
  
• Visual comprehension and categorization
  

Who Is This Resource For?

• Autistic students who are learning about pool routines
  
• Special education teachers and paraprofessionals
  
• Speech and occupational therapists
  
• Families supporting sensory regulation and personal safety
  
• Preschool, elementary, and life skills classrooms
  

Why Educators & Families Love It:

• Written by an Autistic Autism Specialist with lived experience
  
• Neuroaffirmative and trauma-sensitive
  
• Printable and easy to use with individuals or groups
  
• Helps reduce anxiety and build confidence for pool visits
  
• Perfect for summer prep or school-based swim programs
  

Support swimming success with confidence and clarity using this beautifully designed, neuro-affirming social story.

Perfect for summer prep, ESY programs, aquatic therapy, and more!