Autism Storytime
Autism StoryTime
Personalized Social Stories to Help Young Children Thrive
Autism StoryTime creates gentle, personalized stories to help young children understand routines, emotions, transitions, and new experiences. Based on evidence-supported “social story” techniques, each story is tailored to the child's age, feelings, situation, and family input. The result is a comforting, supportive narrative that helps children feel safe and successful.
What Autism StoryTime Can Do
- Create personalized stories using the child’s name, age, and preferences
- Help children navigate transitions (bedtime, school, car rides, etc.)
- Support emotional regulation and recognizing feelings
- Reduce anxiety around new situations or changes in routine
- Assist children with autism, sensory sensitivities, or developmental delays
- Provide parents and caregivers with a ready-made coaching tool
Why This Matters
Young children—especially those with autism or sensory challenges—often struggle when routines shift or unfamiliar events occur. Social stories offer a proven way to reduce anxiety by showing what will happen and how the child can succeed. Autism StoryTime brings this powerful tool directly into the hands of parents, teachers, therapists, and early-learning providers.
Who Autism StoryTime Helps
- Children ages 2–7, with or without autism
- Families navigating challenging routines or transitions
- Early-learning centers and preschools
- Autism support programs and therapists
- Nonprofits focusing on early childhood development
Sample Story Snippets
Each story is personalized with the child’s name, setting, feelings, and supportive steps.
Example 1 — Going to School
“Today, Aiden is going to school. He feels a little nervous, and that’s okay. Aiden takes a deep breath and holds his backpack. His teacher will meet him with a smile. Aiden can do this!”
Example 2 — Getting Ready for Bed
“It’s bedtime for Lily. Sometimes bedtime feels hard. Lily brushes her teeth, changes into her pajamas, and gets a cozy hug. Lily’s body knows what to do to feel calm.”
Interested in Autism StoryTime?
We’d be honored to discuss how this tool supports children and families.
Autism StoryTime gives early-learning providers and parents a powerful, science-based resource for helping children understand their world. If you’d like to explore a demonstration or add StoryTime to your programs, we’re happy to help.