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Empower your Autistic students with this affirming, neuroinclusive social story designed to introduce the role of the Special Needs Assistant (SNA) or Additional Needs Assistant (ANA) in a clear and supportive way. Perfect for helping children aged 6-12 understand who these important adults are and how they can help them feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn.
What’s Included:
Two complete versions of the social story:
SNA Version (14 pages)
ANA Version (14 pages)
Clear, respectful text written in accessible language for Autistic children.
Purposefully designed visual supports to increase predictability and support comprehension.
Modular, page-by-page format so educators, therapists, or families can select, omit, or reorder pages to meet the needs of each child.
Detailed guidance on how to prepare, present, and personalise the social story to promote confidence and emotional security.
Skills Supported:
School readiness and transitions
Emotional understanding of adult roles
Self-advocacy through knowledge of support systems
Communication of feelings, worries, and questions about school experiences
Building trust with support staff in educational settings
Why Educators & Families Love This Resource:
Provides an affirming, trauma-informed approach to introducing SNAs/ANAs.
Uses respectful, identity-affirming language grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm.
Offers flexibility to tailor the social story to the individual child.
Supports positive school experiences by reducing uncertainty and increasing predictability.
Who Is This Resource For?
Autistic children starting school or transitioning to new school environments
Parents, caregivers, and family members preparing their child for working with an SNA/ANA
Teachers, SNAs, ANAs, and related professionals supporting Autistic students in inclusive settings
Therapists and educational specialists seeking neuroaffirmative transition supports
Empower your students to start their school journey with confidence, clarity, and trust. Download the Understanding SNAs & ANAs Social Story today and help create a positive, supportive start to every child’s learning experience.
Empower your Autistic students with this affirming, neuroinclusive social story designed to introduce the role of the Special Needs Assistant (SNA) or Additional Needs Assistant (ANA) in a clear and supportive way. Perfect for helping children aged 6-12 understand who these important adults are and how they can help them feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn.
What’s Included:
Two complete versions of the social story:
SNA Version (14 pages)
ANA Version (14 pages)
Clear, respectful text written in accessible language for Autistic children.
Purposefully designed visual supports to increase predictability and support comprehension.
Modular, page-by-page format so educators, therapists, or families can select, omit, or reorder pages to meet the needs of each child.
Detailed guidance on how to prepare, present, and personalise the social story to promote confidence and emotional security.
Skills Supported:
School readiness and transitions
Emotional understanding of adult roles
Self-advocacy through knowledge of support systems
Communication of feelings, worries, and questions about school experiences
Building trust with support staff in educational settings
Why Educators & Families Love This Resource:
Provides an affirming, trauma-informed approach to introducing SNAs/ANAs.
Uses respectful, identity-affirming language grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm.
Offers flexibility to tailor the social story to the individual child.
Supports positive school experiences by reducing uncertainty and increasing predictability.
Who Is This Resource For?
Autistic children starting school or transitioning to new school environments
Parents, caregivers, and family members preparing their child for working with an SNA/ANA
Teachers, SNAs, ANAs, and related professionals supporting Autistic students in inclusive settings
Therapists and educational specialists seeking neuroaffirmative transition supports
Empower your students to start their school journey with confidence, clarity, and trust. Download the Understanding SNAs & ANAs Social Story today and help create a positive, supportive start to every child’s learning experience.
