When Things Change – A Social Story About Coping With Sudden Plan Changes

When Things Change is a reassuring social story that helps children navigate the stress of unexpected plan changes and learn what to do when routines don’t go as expected.

This story supports kids to:

• Understand that plans sometimes change - and that it’s okay to feel upset
• Learn simple strategies to stay regulated during transitions
• Practice expressing their feelings and asking for support
• Develop resilience and flexibility, one step at a time

Written with neurodivergent kids in mind, it validates the emotional impact of change while offering calm, actionable ways to cope.

Perfect for:
🧠 Autistic children, PDAers, and kids with anxiety
💛 Parents, educators, therapists, and support workers
🧰 Anyone helping children build emotional flexibility

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