I Am Going To Secondary School Autism Social Visual Guide

I Am Going To Secondary School Autism Social Visual Guide

Autism Transition Resource

Support Autistic students as they prepare for the move from primary to secondary school with this neuroaffirmative Going to Secondary School Social Story and Discussion Card Pack. Designed by Amanda McGuinness, this printable resource helps children explore what to expect during one of the biggest educational transitions in a structured, reassuring and accessible way.

Moving to secondary school can bring excitement alongside uncertainty. New teachers, larger school buildings, changing classrooms, lockers, timetables, homework, friendships and unfamiliar routines can all create additional cognitive, sensory and emotional demands. This resource introduces these experiences using clear, predictable language and engaging visuals, while providing opportunities for supportive conversations about each child's individual thoughts, questions and strengths.

This is a digital pdf product

What's Included

• Printable Going to Secondary School Social Story

• 16 discussion cards to encourage meaningful conversations before the transition

• Inclusive, child-friendly illustrations

• Simple, visual explanations of common secondary school experiences

• High-quality PDF for repeated printing and classroom use

Topics Covered

The social story introduces children to many aspects of secondary school, including:

• A larger school environment

• Meeting new classmates and teachers

• Learning new subjects

• Homework expectations

• School clubs and extracurricular activities

• Timetables and moving between classrooms

• Using a locker and remembering locker codes

• School announcements and bells

• Asking trusted adults for help

• Building confidence for the transition to secondary school

Discussion Card Topics

The accompanying discussion cards encourage children to reflect on and talk about important transition themes, including:

• What they will miss about primary school

• What they are looking forward to

• Their worries or questions

• Trusted adults they can ask for help

• Navigating a new timetable

• Opening lockers

• Travelling to and from school

• Lunchtime routines

• New subjects

• Personal strengths that will support them during the transition

Ideal For

• Autistic children

• Neurodivergent learners

• Students preparing for secondary school

• Primary schools

• Secondary schools

• Special education settings

• Autism classes

• Resource teachers

• SNAs

• Educational psychologists

• Parents and caregivers

Why You'll Love This Resource

This transition resource promotes predictability by helping children become familiar with common secondary school routines before they experience them. Rather than assuming every child will have the same experience, it creates opportunities for collaborative discussion, identifies potential supports and encourages children to recognise both their questions and their strengths.

Like all Little Puddins resources, this social story has been thoughtfully designed by Amanda McGuinness using a neuroaffirmative approach that values preparation, understanding and emotional safety while supporting successful school transitions.

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