Going to a friend's house.
A different house with different rules, different food, a different bathroom. Knowing it will be unfamiliar, and that's okay, helps.
Social story
A Friend's House
Today I am going to a friend's house.
Their house is different from mine. That is okay.
Their family might have different rules and different food.
If I am not sure what to do, I can ask my friend or their grown-up.
If I need a break, I can take one.
When it is time, I say thank you and we go home.
More ways to prepare for a friend's house
What to expect
Someone else's house is full of small unknowns: where things are, what the rules are, what's for snack. Naming that it will be different, and that they can ask or take a break, makes a strange house feel safer.
One tip from a dad who's been there
Tell your child one or two specific differences ahead of time (their dog, no shoes inside) so the surprises are smaller. It's okay to bring a familiar snack or comfort item.
