Standing Up for Me – A Social Story About Self-Advocacy, Respect, and People-Pleasing

Standing Up for Me is an empowering social story that helps children learn how to speak up for themselves in respectful, confident ways - without feeling rude, guilty, or like they have to please everyone.

This story supports kids to:

• Communicate their needs, boundaries, and feelings
• Understand the difference between kindness and people-pleasing
• Recognise what healthy, respectful friendships look and feel like
• Know they deserve respect - and how to ask for it

With practical language and relatable scenarios, it’s perfect for kids who tend to over-accommodate or stay silent when something doesn’t feel right.

Perfect for:
🧠 Kids with autism, PDA, anxiety, or RSD
💬 Children learning assertive communication and self-worth
🧰 Parents, therapists, support workers, and educators

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💪 Includes full-colour printable social story (non-editable)