Understanding Friendship: A Social Story About Being Yourself and Making Friends in Different Ways

Help children understand friendship in a calm, confidence-building way with “Understanding Friendship: A Social Story About Being Yourself and Making Friends in Different Ways.”

This gentle, neurodiversity-affirming social story teaches that there is no single “right” way to make or keep friends and that real friendship doesn’t require children to change who they are.

With warm, inclusive illustrations and clear, supportive language, this resource reassures children that:

• Different friendships look different
• There are many ways to make friends
• They can take their time
• Being themselves is not only okay — it’s enough

This social story is ideal for children who benefit from explicit teaching around social interactions, emotional understanding, or peer relationships. It works beautifully at home, in school, or in therapy settings.

What’s Included (Digital Download)

You will receive instant access to:

• A printable 12-page social story about different types of friendship, different ways to make friends, and being yourself.
• A “How to Use This Social Story” guide with tips for parents, teachers, and therapists
• High-quality PDF files designed for easy printing at home or school
• Full-colour picture-book style illustrations throughout

No physical product will be shipped. You will receive digital files ready to download and print.

How It Helps

This resource is designed to support children who:

• Find social rules confusing
• Need reassurance that being themselves is okay
• Benefit from visual explanations of friendship concepts
• Are neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, PDA profile, etc.) or simply sensitive, shy, or thoughtful

It promotes confidence, self-acceptance, and healthy, pressure-free friendships.

Please Note

Because this is a digital download,

📌 no returns, refunds, or exchanges are available.

If you have any issues accessing the files, please get in touch. I’m always happy to help.