Social Story About Trying New Foods, Paperback Book and Activity Pack

Ava and Eli Try New Foods is a step-by-step social story that helps children learn how to explore and try new foods in a fun, supportive way. This engaging story teaches the importance of eating healthy while providing gentle encouragement and interactive prompts that make mealtime more positive and less stressful. 
Especially helpful for children with autism and those participating in food therapy, this story is designed to support children who experience food aversions or sensory sensitivities. By following along with Ava and Eli, children can practice trying new foods on step at a time, building comfort, confidence, and curiosity with each page. 
A wonderful resource for parents, therapists, and educators- helping every child discover that trying new foods can be a rewarding adventure! 

•    Helps children with autism try new foods step by step
•    Supportive social story for food therapy sessions
•    Reduces anxiety about eating and new textures
•    Great resource for parents, teachers, and therapists
•    Designed for picky eaters and sensory-sensitive kids
•    Teaches the importance of healthy eating in a fun way
•    Interactive story to build confidence during mealtime

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Paperback book 28 pages, white-coated, premium color print, 8.5 x 0.1 x 11 inches

Adventures of Ava and Eli
A collection of social stories following two siblings as they navigate everyday life together. Each story explores real-world situations, social cues, emotional regulation, and problem-solving in a relatable and supportive way. With interactive prompts and practical lessons woven throughout, these stories encourage meaningful discussions and build essential life skills. 
Designed to support children with autism, like Ava, and to engage all school-aged children, like her brother Eli, the series helps young readers understand emotions, develop empathy, and grow in confidence as they learn about the world around them. 

About our Social Stories
At Ava Has Autism, we believe that understanding the world should feel safe, kind, and empowering for every child. Our Social Story Book Series- The Adventures of Ava and Eli- is designed to help children with autism navigate everyday experiences with confidence and joy. 
Each story uses simple language and gentle guidance to teach important life skills. Our illustrations and language are simple and not too overstimulating. Our social stories break down real-life situations into clear, comforting steps children can understand and practice through repetition. 

Developed by a mom of a child with autism and former educator, our books are created with love, empathy, and firsthand experience. They help children:
•    Reduce anxiety around new experiences
•    Learn social cues and communication skills
•    Build emotional understanding
•    Feel more confident and included in daily life. 

Benefits 
Help your child build confidence, understanding, and emotional growth through our thoughtfully designed social stories. 
Our stories improve your child’s understanding of social cues, routines, and expectations, helping reduce anxiety and stress in everyday situations. 
Created especially for children with autism and other social challenges, these stories are an engaging tool for parents, teachers, and therapists to support learning through compassion and connection.  
Ava Has Autism- Helping children on the spectrum learn, grow, and thrive through stories that speak their language! 

BONUS INCLUDED: Companion Activity Pack
This listing includes a 12-page printed copy of the Companion Activity Pack designed to be used alongside the social story Ava and Eli Try New Foods.
The companion pack provides gentle, step-by-step support to help children explore new foods using their five senses, in a calm and encouraging way 

📄 What’s Included in the Companion Activity Pack
This printed pack includes 12 thoughtfully designed pages, including:
Parent Guide

Five Senses Food Exploration
See, smell, touch, listen, and taste prompts

A full My Food Explorer worksheet

Reflection & Feelings Pages
Like / okay / not yet choices
Space for child thoughts and responses

Progress & Confidence Builders
My Brave Food Steps weekly tracker
“This week I want to try…” goal page

Coloring Pages
Ava trying broccoli
Eli practicing his five senses
Fruits & vegetables coloring page

Certificate of Bravery
Celebrate effort and bravery after trying new foods

(All pages you will receive in your Activity Pack may be copied, printed and reused as often as needed.) 
Or if you do not have access to a copier, Message us for an emailed copy in pdf format! I'm always happy to help!

💛 Why Parents Love This Bonus
Encourages healthy eating habits without pressure
Supports sensory-sensitive and picky eaters
Uses predictable routines that reduce mealtime anxiety
Reinforces the story through hands-on activities
Focuses on trying, not forcing or finishing food
Inspired by strategies commonly used in feeding therapy and OT, but written in simple, parent-friendly language.

🧠 Helpful Note
This companion pack is a supportive learning tool and not a medical or therapeutic program. Always follow guidance from your child’s healthcare or therapy team when needed.

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