Social Narratives App - The Narrative You Need in 3 Minutes

Tech Startup Building AI-Powered Tools

Live platform available at make.socialnarratives.app

What We Do

We've built an AI platform that generates personalized social narratives in 2-3 minutes instead of 60+ minutes.

Problem We Solve

Parents and educators need personalized learning materials but don't have hours to create them. We automated this.

Target Audience

Parents of autistic children, special education teachers, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.

Our Product: Live & Available

Current Development Stage: MVP launched and operational

Platform: make.socialnarratives.app
AI Integration: Gemini 2.5 for content generation
Tech Stack: Flutter (web/mobile), Firebase, Cloud Functions
Features: Real-time story generation, AI visuals, PDF export

Development Roadmap:
Q1 2025: User accounts & story library
Q2 2025: Mobile apps (iOS/Android)
Q3 2025: School/enterprise features

Digital-Native Business Model

100% Digital SaaS Platform:

Global reach: Web-based, no geographic limits
Instant delivery: AI generates content in real-time
Platform agnostic: Works on any device with a browser
SaaS revenue: Freemium with premium AI features

Powered by:
Google's Gemini AI for advanced content generation, Firebase for scalable infrastructure.

I Built This Because I Needed It Yesterday

Tony Downey

Parent & Founder

Why I Built This

I'm Tony. I have an autistic kiddo, and here's the truth: I simply didn't make social narratives. The 60-minute reality meant they just weren't happening.

Real situations don't wait. Teaching gentleness with our cat. Preparing for an unexpected schedule change. Explaining why the dentist needs to look in your mouth. Every single time, I'd think "we need a story for this" and then... nothing. Because who has an hour?

The Technical Solution

With 10+ years of Flutter and Dart experience, I knew I could build something better. I integrated Gemini 2.5 AI with a simple interface that understands what parents actually need. Not another template library. Not more homework. Just describe the situation, and get a personalized narrative in 2-3 minutes.

What This Really Is

This isn't about compliance or "fixing" behaviors. It's about giving our kids the information they need to understand their world, while helping the world understand them better. Every narrative validates authentic responses because that's what neurodiversity-affirming support actually means.

I'm not a therapist or an expert. I'm a parent with technical skills who needed this tool to exist. So I built it. For my family, and for yours.

Every Situation Your Child Faces Deserves a Narrative

Morning routines, haircuts, doctor visits, new foods, playdates, schedule changes...
Your child deserves a narrative for each one. Now it only takes 2-3 minutes.

Stop Spending Hours. Start Helping in Minutes.

What used to take an hour now takes moments. Create narratives as situations arise.

Photos That Actually Look Like Your Child

Your photos or AI-generated ones. No more "too vague" line drawings.

Built on Neurodiversity-Affirming Principles

Clear information that validates your child's authentic responses and builds understanding, not compliance.

Situation Happens. Narrative Ready. 3 Minutes Total.

No templates to search. No layouts to fight. Just tell us what's happening.

1. Describe the Situation

"Getting a haircut tomorrow"
"Trying new foods at dinner"
"Morning routine for school"
Any situation, any time.

2. Describe Your Child

"Alex, age 7, loves trains"
"Sensitive to loud noises"
"Uses AAC device"
As much or as little as you want.

3. Generate & Done

Personalized narrative with consistent visuals. AI creates photos that match YOUR child. Print, share, or save for next time. 2-3 minutes total.

What Are Social Narratives?

A modern, neurodiversity-affirming approach that embraces what autistic advocates have taught us:

✓ Information, Not Compliance

Stories explain situations and validate all responses - no pressure to mask authentic reactions.

✓ Understanding Goes Both Ways

Neurotypical people need to understand autistic communication styles too.

✓ Your Child's Voice Matters

Stories created with your input, respecting your child's perspective and preferences.

✓ Systems Can Change Too

Sometimes the environment needs adjusting, not just the individual.

Learn more about our neurodiversity-affirming approach →

Tools That Work, Not Features That Don't

Same Child, Every Page

AI generates photos that look like YOUR child across every page. No more hunting for matching stock photos that never quite fit.

Honors Your Child's Communication Style

Some kids need sequential steps. Others prefer everything at once. Some process visuals differently. You know your child best - choose what works for them.

Built With, Not For Your Child

Edit language to match your child's preferences. Add their perspective. Create stories that validate their authentic responses, not pressure them to change.

No App Required

Share a link that opens on any phone, tablet, or computer. Grandma doesn't need an app. The school iPad just needs a browser.

Know School Is Actually Using It

See view counts for your stories. When they say they're using it, you'll know. Simple as that.

Use It Again Tomorrow

That "dentist visit" narrative? Save it. Next appointment, update it in seconds. Build your library of go-to narratives.

We Asked. You Told Us. We Built It.

34 parents, teachers, SLPs, and OTs told us what they actually need.

"I wish there was something automated where you could plug in basic information and it would create a narrative and corresponding visuals"

Teacher

"I need stories that explain situations without making my child feel wrong for their natural reactions"

Parent seeking neurodiversity-affirming resources

"The line drawings are too vague for my nonverbal son. I have to use photos not PECS images."

Parent of autistic child

"I spend forever formatting social narratives instead of helping kids"

SLP/OT Professional

Survey Results:

50% spend 30-60+ minutes per narrative
Multiple professionals don't make them at all due to time
#1 request: Quick, automated creation with real photos

Your Next Narrative Is 3 Minutes Away

Try Demo

Or get notified when we officially launch.
Always free with your own photos. AI visuals when you need them.

One email when we launch. That's it.

Free Forever With Your Photos

Every child deserves social narratives. Upload your photos, create unlimited stories. Free. Need AI-generated visuals? Small subscription keeps us running for everyone.

Built by a parent who needed this yesterday