Teen Add-On Books

Social Stories for Driving

By Tonya Dansby, BSAS, MS Edu.

Empower students with special needs to become confident, capable drivers.
Social Stories for Driving is a comprehensive collection of ready-to-use social stories designed specifically for educators, special education professionals, and driving instructors who work with neurodiverse students—including those on the autism spectrum.

Each story breaks down essential driving tasks into simple, visual, and step-by-step narratives, helping students understand not just the “how,” but the “why” behind everyday driving expectations.

Topics Include:

  • Stopping at a stop sign

  • Using turn signals correctly

  • Parallel parking with confidence

  • Managing distractions

  • Dealing with fatigue and knowing when not to drive

  • Responding calmly to unexpected situations

This book supports visual learners, students with executive functioning challenges, and those with anxiety around new experiences by providing structured, repeatable scripts that reinforce key driving behaviors.

Perfect for:

  • Classroom use

  • One-on-one instruction

  • Home-based education programs

  • Supplementing traditional driver’s ed curriculum

Social Stories for Driving transforms the abstract world of driving into a clear, predictable experience—one page at a time.

Driving Skills for Special Needs

By Tonya Dansby, BSAS, MS Edu.

The first driving curriculum designed for adults with special needs—written for the parents who teach them.

Driving Skills for Special Needs bridges the gap between traditional driver education and the real-world needs of neurodiverse adult learners. This all-in-one resource combines social story-style instruction with structured, hands-on driving lessons, making it ideal for parents, guardians, or support professionals teaching adult students how to drive safely and confidently.

Unlike most adult driver education programs—which focus heavily on written test prep and theory—this book provides practical, easy-to-follow driving lessons specifically adapted for learners who benefit from repetition, routine, and visual support.

What’s Inside:

  • Step-by-step driving lessons for in-car practice

  • Social stories paired with each skill to build understanding before getting behind the wheel

  • Scripts and visual prompts to reduce anxiety and improve retention

  • Guidance for teaching executive functioning and situational awareness

  • Real advice for parents navigating unique learning needs

Whether your student is on the autism spectrum, has ADHD, or simply learns differently, this book offers a clear, compassionate path to independence.