✦ Sovelo Stories
210 free stories for big moments
Original social narratives for autistic and neurodivergent kids — what might happen, what I can do, and how it ends. All free to read. No eye-contact training, no masking, ever.
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🏫 School
👫 Friends Saying Hello Greeting a friend Asking Someone to Play Inviting a friend to play with me Joining a Game Kids are already playing and I want in Sharing With a Friend Taking turns with toys and things Taking Turns With Friends Playing games where we each get a go When a Friend Says No My friend says no to my idea When We Want Different Things My friend and I want to play different games When a Friend Is Upset My friend looks sad or upset Giving a Compliment Saying something nice to a friend Getting a Compliment Someone says something nice to me Inviting a Friend Over Asking a friend to come to my house A Playdate at My House A friend comes to play at my home Going to a Birthday Party A friend's birthday party My First Sleepover Sleeping at a friend's house Saying Goodbye Ending a visit with a friend Meeting a Friend's Pet A dog, cat, or other pet at a friend's home When a Friend Moves Away My friend is moving to a new place Making a New Friend Turning a classmate into a friend When I Win a Game The game ends, and I am the winner! Secrets and Surprises A friend says, "Can you keep a secret?" Returning What I Borrowed My friend let me borrow something, and now it is time to give it back. Bedtime at a Sleepover I am sleeping at my friend’s house, and bedtime is different here. My Friend’s Wheels A kid I know uses a wheelchair or a walker, and I am curious. Meeting a Service Dog I see a dog in a vest, and I really want to pet it. Decir hola Saludar a un amigo Invitar a alguien a jugar Invitar a un amigo a jugar conmigo Unirme a un juego Unos niños ya están jugando y quiero entrar Cuando un amigo dice que no Mi amigo dice que no a mi idea Ir a una fiesta de cumpleaños La fiesta de cumpleaños de un amigo When the Game Gets Big Feelings Losing a level, lag, an unfair moment — staying friends with the game and the players. Sharing My Good News I did something great. Sharing it warmly — without turning it into a scoreboard. 💬 Conversation
❤️ Feelings When I Feel Nervous Something new is coming, and my tummy feels fluttery. When I Feel Angry Something feels unfair or wrong, and my body gets hot. My Big Excited Feeling Something wonderful is happening and my excitement is loud. When I Feel Disappointed I really wanted something, and it did not happen. When Someone Else Is Sad A person near me looks sad, and I want to help. When Someone Disagrees With Me I say my idea, and someone says a different idea. When Someone Does Not Understand Me I said something, but the other person did not get it. When I Make a Mistake Something I did went wrong, and I feel bad about it. When I Need a Break My body or brain feels full, and I need to pause. Asking for Help Something is too hard or too big, and I want help. I Feel Proud I did something, and it feels great inside. Missing Someone A person I love is not here, and my heart feels it. Too Many Feelings at Once Happy, mad, worried — all mixed up at the same time. Calming My Body My body feels fast and big, and I want to help it settle. A New Baby in Our Family A new baby has arrived, and everything at home feels different. Sharing My Room Now I share my room with my sibling. Saying Goodbye to My Pet My pet died, and my heart hurts. Our New Pet Comes Home We are getting a new pet, and I am so excited. My Favorite Thing Broke Something I love broke, and my feelings are big. Our Team Lost the Game My whole team lost, and we all feel it. Cuando siento nervios Viene algo nuevo y mi pancita se siente inquieta. Cuando siento enojo Algo se siente injusto y mi cuerpo se calienta. Cuando necesito un descanso Mi cuerpo o mi cabeza se sienten llenos y necesito una pausa. Pedir ayuda Algo es demasiado difícil o demasiado grande, y quiero ayuda. When the Answer Is No Hearing no is hard. A no has a reason, and it is usually not forever. Something Is Bothering Me A bother that stays inside grows. Naming it to someone shrinks it. Big Enough to Tell Some things are too big to carry alone — how to know, and how to tell. Actions Talk Too Doors slammed and chairs left out say things — I can choose what mine say. 🧠 Tricky moments When Someone Says "Maybe Later" I asked for something, and the answer was "maybe later." When Someone Says "We'll See" I asked to do something fun, and a grown-up said "we'll see." When Someone Does Not Say Hello I said hi, but the person did not say hi back. When Someone Looks Away While I Talk I am talking, and the other person looks somewhere else. When Someone Gives a Short Answer I asked a question, and I only got one or two words back. When Someone Does Not Laugh at My Joke I told a joke, and nobody laughed. When Someone Changes the Subject I was talking about my favorite thing, and they started a new topic. When Someone Cancels Plans We had a plan, and now it is not happening. When Someone Is Quiet Today My friend is usually chatty, but today they are quiet. When My Friend Plays With Someone Else I see my friend playing with a different kid. A Message With No Reply Yet I sent a message, and no answer has come back. When Someone Says "In a Minute" I asked for something, and they said "in a minute" — but it is taking longer. When Two Friends Are Whispering I see two friends whispering, and I wonder if it is about me. When Someone Walks Fast Past Me Someone I know rushed right by without stopping. When I Am Not Chosen I hoped to be picked, and someone else was picked instead. My Order Came Out Wrong At a restaurant, the food that arrives is not what I asked for. The Spinning Circle I want to watch my video, but the screen just spins and spins. Picture Retake Day The school says we are taking class photos again. Something of Mine Is Missing My jacket or water bottle is not where I left it. A Different Bus Driver I climb onto the bus, and a stranger is driving today. Cuando alguien dice "quizás más tarde" Pedí algo, y la respuesta fue "quizás más tarde". Cuando alguien no me saluda Dije hola, pero la persona no respondió. Cuando alguien responde cortito Hice una pregunta, y solo recibí una o dos palabras. 🩺 New experiences
🌎 Everyday life Eating at a Restaurant We eat a meal that someone else cooks and brings The Grocery Store We shop for the food our family needs Riding an Airplane A plane flies us far away, fast At the Airport The big building where plane trips start Staying at a Hotel A borrowed room to sleep in on a trip Riding the Bus A big shared ride that follows a route Riding the Subway A fast train that runs under the city The Movie Theater Watching a big movie in a big dark room A Big Sports Game Watching a game with a giant cheering crowd Going to a Religious Service A gathering where people share quiet, songs, and words A Big Family Gathering Lots of relatives together in one place Waiting in a Line Standing with others and waiting for my turn Riding an Elevator A little room that lifts us between floors Visiting Someone's House Being a guest in another family's home Ordering My Own Food I tell the counter person what I would like My Sibling Took My Toy My sibling has my toy, and I did not say they could. The Power Goes Out Suddenly all the lights and screens turn off at once. Sharing the Tablet We both want the tablet, and there is only one. When Screen Time Ends A grown-up says screen time is over, right in the middle of something good. Grandparent Coming to Stay My grandparent is visiting, and home works a little differently. A Haircut at Home Someone in my family is cutting my hair today. El supermercado Compramos la comida que nuestra familia necesita Viajar en avión Un avión nos lleva lejos, rápido Comer en un restaurante Comemos una comida que alguien más cocina y trae Too Loud — Asking and Being Asked Volume asks go both ways: I can ask for quieter, and someone may ask me. Bowling Night Lanes, loud crashes, shared turns — how a bowling alley works. My Morning Map The same steps in the same order — mornings work better with a map. The Everyone Test A thinking tool for shared places: what if everyone here did this? 🔊 Loud & unexpected The Fire Alarm A very loud alarm might ring at school, and I can be ready. Thunderstorm The sky gets loud and flashy, and I can stay cozy. The Loud Restaurant Eating out where there is lots of noise all at once. The Crowded Room A room full of people, movement, and noise. The Schedule Changed Today is not going the way the schedule said. Construction Noise Machines outside are drilling and banging. Someone Touched My Things Someone picked up my belongings without asking. When Clothes Feel Wrong A tag, a seam, or a fabric is bothering my skin. Bright Lights Lights that feel too bright, buzzy, or flickery. Strong Smells A smell is too strong, and my nose is overwhelmed. Waiting Is Hard I have to wait, and my body does not like it. The Plan Changed at the Last Minute We were about to do the thing, and suddenly the plan is different. Going Through the Car Wash Our car is going into the big machine wash. Vacuum Cleaner Day Someone is about to vacuum, and the vacuum is loud. The Fire Truck Rushes Past A fire truck comes by with its siren blasting. Fireworks Night Tonight there will be fireworks, big booms and bright lights. Thunder in the Night I am in bed, and thunder starts booming outside. La alarma de incendio Una alarma muy fuerte puede sonar en la escuela, y puedo estar preparado. El restaurante ruidoso Comer afuera donde hay muchos ruidos a la vez. El plan cambió Hoy no está saliendo como decía el horario. Sovelo Stories are original social narratives, written for neurodivergent kids and reviewed against strict guardrails: no eye-contact training, no masking, no mind-reading — and "no" is always a complete answer. Evidence-informed preparation, not a treatment. © Ezra Brown.