Cafeteria Lunchroom Lunch Time Autism Social Story Bumper Set for Special Ed

Lunch Time Social Story | Cafeteria, Lunchroom USA & Irish School Versions Included

Help students feel calm, prepared, and supported during lunch time with this neuro-affirming Lunch Time Social Story, specially created for Autistic learners and children who benefit from structured, visual routines. This 21-page social story is available in three carefully worded versions to suit a variety of educational settings.

Whether your students eat in a cafeteria, a lunchroom, or inside their classroom (as in many Irish schools), this story provides clear, respectful guidance that promotes understanding, safety, and independence.

What’s Included:

• 21-page Cafeteria Version (American English)
  
• 21-page Lunchroom Version (American English, alternative terminology)
  
• 21-page Irish Classroom Lunch Time Version (British English)
  
• Each version uses consistent visual structure and social narrative pacing
  
• Print-ready format with clear layout for classroom, therapy, or home use
  

Skills This Resource Supports:

• Understanding lunch time routines
  
• Supporting sensory regulation during transitions
  
• Building independence and self-advocacy
  
• Reinforcing respectful peer interaction and shared space skills
  
• Encouraging calm, safe mealtime behaviors
  

Who Is This Resource For?

• Special education teachers
  
• Preschool and primary teachers
  
• SNAs and classroom assistants
  
• Speech and occupational therapists
  
• Parents and caregivers
  
• School psychologists and behavior specialists
  

Why Educators & Families Love It:

• Offers multiple wording options for flexibility across settings
  
• Designed by an Autism & Visual Supports Specialist
  
• Uses neuro-affirming, identity-respecting language
  
• Ideal for IEP goals, back-to-school prep, or reteaching routines
  
• Easy to print, laminate, and reuse year after year
  

Set your students up for success with this flexible and affirming Lunch Time Social Story Bundle, perfect for creating calm, clear routines in any school environment.

Download today and support your learners with confidence!

Created by Amanda McGuinness | Little Puddins
Autistic Autism Specialist | Visual Communication Expert
www.littlepuddins.ie