Social Stories

Helping Children with Autism Navigate New Experiences

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At Autinest, we understand how challenging transitions and unfamiliar situations can be for children with autism. That’s why we’ve developed Social Stories, a personalized tool designed to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and create a sense of security during new experiences.

With Social Stories, parents can easily create, edit, and customize visual guides tailored to their child's real-life situations — from doctor visits and dentist appointments to family gatherings and new school routines. Each story uses simple text, relatable images, and clear, step-by-step breakdowns to help children know exactly what to expect in unfamiliar environments.

This personalized approach ensures that every Social Story is uniquely suited to the individual needs, preferences, and everyday experiences of each child. When children can see their own routines and activities reflected in a story, it becomes even more effective at easing anxiety and building emotional resilience.

Through the Parent App, families can craft customized stories that feel familiar and comforting. In the Child App, stories are displayed in an accessible, engaging, and highly visual format — making them a trusted companion for every new adventure.

At Autinest, we believe that reducing anxiety around change and transitions is key to empowering children with autism to thrive. Social Stories is just one of the many ways we are building a world where every child feels safe, supported, and understood.

Child preparing for school

Preparing for School

Our step-by-step social stories help children understand what to expect on their first day of school, reducing anxiety and building confidence.

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Child at doctor visit

Doctor Visits

Medical appointments can be challenging. Our visual stories explain procedures in a calming, reassuring way that helps children feel prepared.

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Social Interactions

Learning to make friends and navigate playgrounds can be overwhelming. Our stories teach appropriate social cues and responses step-by-step.

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How Our Social Stories Help

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Visual Learning

Colorful illustrations and simple text help children process information at their own pace.

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Personalized Content

Each story can be customized with your child's name and specific details about their experience.

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Anxiety Reduction

Knowing what to expect reduces fear of the unknown and helps children feel more confident.

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Building Skills

Stories teach appropriate responses and help children develop coping strategies for challenging situations.

What Parents Say

"The breathing exercises have been a game-changer for my son during meltdowns. He now asks for the app when feeling overwhelmed."

- Sarah M., Parent

"My daughter loves the friendly bird guide. She follows along with the breathing and it really helps her calm down at bedtime."

- David K., Parent

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