| Text | Photo |
| I take the bus to school every day. |
Bus |
| My daddy brings me to the bus and says “Have a good day in school.” |
Daddy waving goodbye |
| I say “hi” to Anne and get on the bus. |
Driver at wheel |
| Daddy helps me put on my seat belt. |
Daddy fastening seat belt |
| My seat belt helps me stay safe on the bus. |
MJ in harness |
| When my seat belt is on, Barbara gives me my special bus toy. |
MJ with special toy |
| I can also listen to music on the bus. |
Picture of CD player |
| I can ride the bus to school safely, keeping my hands and voice quiet. |
MJ riding bus safely |
| When I get to school, I get a star for riding the bus safely. |
Star on card |
| An aide helps me get on and off the bus. |
Aide at the bus |
| I show my teacher my star for being safe on the bus. |
Teacher seeing card |
| My teachers are very proud of me. |
Teacher giving MJ high five |
| I can play a special game or sing because I have earned a star for good bus behavior. |
I am happy that I had a safe bus ride. |
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social stories to school and to home.
Autism social stories may also help your child
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i.e. brushing your teeth, and taking a bath.
