Stories shaped around one child
Profiles hold your child's interests, favourite characters and communication preferences, so each story uses their own world.
AI social stories for autistic children
Personalized social stories for autistic children
A social story built around your child’s interests, plus a short game to practise it.
Educational support, not medical advice. No diagnosis needed.
About
What is itsautism?
A private app for parents of autistic children: create a profile, generate a story, then practise it in a game.
Good for
- Preparing for routine changes and new places
- Waiting, turn-taking and transitions
- Learning to ask a trusted adult for help
- Practising the same skill again and again at home
Not a replacement for
- Therapy, diagnosis or medical care
- Advice from a qualified professional
How it works
How itsautism works in four steps
Four steps, shown below.
Create a profile
Add your child's interests, favourite characters and how they like to communicate.
Generate a story
AI writes a short social story built around your child's own characters and routines.
Play and practise
Interactive games let the child rehearse the same skill, at their own pace.
Review progress
See what has improved and get gentle suggestions for the next story.
Situations
Which situations can it help with?
Stories work best before a moment that feels unpredictable.
- Asking for helpPractise asking a trusted adult for help, in simple phrases.
- Waiting and taking turnsPrepare for queues, shared toys and waiting for a turn.
- Transitions and changesGet ready for a change of plan or moving to the next activity.
- Routines and new placesPrepare for school days, appointments and new activities.
Features
What the app includes
Practice through play
Games rehearse the same skill from the story, at the child’s own pace.
Progress families can follow
Progress insights show what has improved and suggest what to practise next.
Privacy
Is it private and safe for my child?
Yes. Use a nickname and share only what a story needs.
- Use a nickname instead of a full name.
- Share only the details needed for a useful story.
- No diagnosis is required to start.
- Public child profiles are not required.
FAQ
Common questions about social stories and itsautism
What are social stories?
A social story is a short, structured description of a real situation. It explains what will happen, what other people may do, and what the child can do next.
Why do social stories help autistic children?
Many autistic children do well with clear language, predictable steps and repeated practice. A social story turns an unclear social expectation into concrete steps the child can rehearse.
Can itsautism help a child ask for help?
Yes. Stories model simple phrases and show when and how to ask a trusted adult for help. A game then lets the child practise the same words.
Does it help with waiting and transitions?
Yes. Stories prepare children for waiting, turn-taking, changes in plans and moving from one activity to another.
Does my child need a diagnosis to use it?
No. Use a nickname and share only the information needed to create a useful story.
Does itsautism replace therapy?
No. itsautism is educational support. It is not medical, diagnostic or therapeutic care, so speak with a qualified professional for those needs.
How does itsautism protect family privacy?
itsautism minimizes sensitive information, and public child profiles are not required.
Contact
Contact itsautism
itsautism is based in North York, Ontario, Canada.
Last updated
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Address155 Consumers Rd, North York, ON M2J 0A3
What is a social story?
A social story is a short, structured description of a real situation. It explains what will happen, what other people may do, and what the child can do next.
Carol Gray developed the approach in the early 1990s. Families use social stories to prepare for routines, changes and new places, because clear language and predictable steps are easier to follow than unspoken social rules.