Going to the Dentist: A Social Story About My Teeth Check-Up — Ages 4-7

Description

The Story That Turns a Scary Chair Into “I Know What Happens Next”

For a lot of young autistic kids, a dentist’s chair is a lot to take in at
once — the bright light, the buzzing brush, the unfamiliar touch in and
around the mouth. Take away the surprise, and a lot of that fear goes with
it.

Going to the Dentist is an illustrated Social Story that
walks two friends, Zoe and Sam, through a real, step-by-step teeth
check-up — using the same evidence-based Social Story method recommended by
autism researchers and dental specialists: calm, factual description,
validation of how it might feel, and a clear “I can” step for every single
stage.

What’s Inside

• ✅ A complete, illustrated 12-page story following two characters through
  a real dental check-up, start to finish
• ✅ Each page structured around the researched Social Story method:
  situation, feeling, and a clear “I can” action
• ✅ A printable checklist page your child can look at before their next
  appointment, as a visual preview
• ✅ A dedicated Note for Parents & Carers on why dental visits are a common
  source of anxiety, and what research says actually helps
• ✅ Instant digital download — print at home or read together on any
  device

Who This Is For

Parents and carers of a child, roughly ages 4-7, who is preparing for an
upcoming dental check-up or cleaning — especially children who feel calmer
with a clear, literal walkthrough of what will happen rather than a surprise
on the day. Because the story follows both a girl and a boy character, it
works equally well regardless of your child’s gender.

What This Book Is Not

This is not a substitute for guidance from your child’s dentist about a
specific dental concern, and it does not cover more involved dental
procedures beyond a routine check-up. It’s a focused, reusable tool for one
common, high-anxiety moment — meant to be read again before every
appointment, not just once.

Written by Leanne G. Meyers, author of The Autism Toolkit and Watch
Me — Book 3 in the Our Clever Kids Social Story series. Pairs well with
Going to the Doctor, Book 2 in this series.