Social Story Templates

Frequently asked questions

What are social stories?

Social Stories are short, simple, visual, step-by-step narratives that explain social situations, behaviors, or challenges faced daily by children on Autism Spectrum.

How are social stories helpful?

They use clear, positive language and include visuals to make the content engaging and easier to understand, helping autistic children learn expected behaviors and social cues. By breaking down complex interactions, social stories build confidence and encourage appropriate responses in everyday situations.

How do I personalise the main character in a Social Story?

You can personalise the main character's appearance, such as hair, accessories, and clothing by simply choosing the option that matches our hero's likeness.

Is the personalisation feature easy to use?

Yes, our platform is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, even for people with minimal technical skills. Personalization can be done with a few clicks.

Is there a library of pre-written Social Stories available?

Yes, we have many social stories templates that can be personalised to your child's appearance.

Can I preview my social story before downloading it?

In the print preview, you can view your personalised Social Story. If you'd like to make any changes, just press "Cancel" to return to your story.

Are these Social Stories suitable for all ages?

Our Social Stories primarily cover topics for children on the autism spectrum aged 4-10 years. If you need stories on topics that aren't currently available, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Can I add my own images or text to a Social Story?

Presently, you can personalise the main character to your child's likeness only. Please contact [email protected] if you require specific text or image in a social story. We will gladly help you out.

Do I need any special software to create or use Social Stories on this site?

No special software is needed—just a web browser and an internet connection to access our templates.

Are these social stories printable?

Yes, you can download and print your personalized Social Stories for offline use. You can also colour them in with your child to make them more interested and engaged.

Can teachers or therapists use this platform in their sessions?

Absolutely! The platform is designed to be a useful resource for parents, educators, and Special Education Needs (SEN) professionals.

Is there support available if I encounter any issues?

Yes, you can reach out to our support team via [email protected] for any assistance you may need.

Can multiple users collaborate on a Social Story?

Currently, personalisation features are limited to individual users only. However, you can easily share drafts for feedback by sending the URL of your personalised story.

Are there guidelines on how to use Social Stories effectively?

Following resources can help you use social stories in a meaningful and supportive way -