How to Join a Group Social Story

Overview

This social story developed by ASERT explains how to join a group of people.

A group of four people standing together.

When I see a group of people talking, I may want to join them.

A man in a yellow shirt waving his hand.

But first, I need to make sure that it is okay to join the group.

A man thinking,

They may not want me to join their group, and that is okay.

A man standing near a group of four people.

I start by standing back and listening to what they are talking about.

A man and woman smiling at each other.

I make eye contact with someone in the group and smile.

A man in a yellow shirt is smiling.

This shows that I am friendly and interested in what they are talking about.

A man walking up to a group of four people.

I walk up to the group.

A group of five people.

I wait for a pause in the conversation before I say anything.

A man asking,

When there is a pause, I ask if they mind if I join the group.

A man in a yellow shirt saying thank you.

If they say I can join, I smile and say “Thank you.”

A man saying

I should introduce myself and say “Hi” to the group members.

A man walking away from a group of people and saying

If they say I cannot join, I smile, say “Okay,” and walk away.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.