Visual stories that actually make it home
Create, share, and use visual social narratives. An evidence-informed approach to helping children with autism prepare for everyday situations.
- Free forever, no credit card
- Works on iPad, Chromebook, Android, and any browser
- Stories work offline, anywhere
Visual social narratives only work when they make it home
Most visual narratives are trapped in therapy rooms, on desktops, or in email threads. StoryRetriever fixes that.
Stories stay in the therapy room
You spend hours creating a visual narrative in session. Then it gets printed, folded, and forgotten in a backpack, if it makes it home at all.
Families guess what to do
Without the story at home, parents improvise. The routine your child learned in therapy breaks down the moment they step through the front door.
You rebuild the same stories over and over
Every new child gets a blank page. Grocery store. Doctor's office. Haircut. You recreate the same narratives from scratch, every time.
Up and running in minutes
No training required. StoryRetriever is intuitive enough for families and powerful enough for professionals.
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Create a story
Choose from expert templates or build from scratch. Add photos, illustrations, and recorded audio to make it personal.
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Share with the family
Send a secure link to parents or connect with the child's SLP. Everyone sees the same story, always up to date.
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Watch them grow
Children read their stories independently on a tablet. Build confidence and independence one story at a time.
StoryRetriever works for your whole team
Whether you're a parent, a professional, or a school: StoryRetriever meets you where you are.
I'm a Parent
Get visual stories built for your child, ready to use at home, in the car, and anywhere routines happen.
See how it helps families โ
I'm an SLP or Professional
Create stories in session, share them instantly with families, and track which ones are actually being used at home.
See the professional tools โ
I'm at a School
Give every SLP, teacher, and family a shared space for visual supports. Designed with COPPA requirements in mind, Chromebook friendly.
See school and district plans โ
Everything you need, nothing you don't
StoryRetriever was designed from the ground up for how SLPs and families actually work together.
Collaborate in real time
SLPs create and share stories directly with families. Parents can view, use, and give feedback, all in one place. No email attachments or PDF handoffs.
Works offline, anywhere
Stories are cached on device so children can access them in the car, at school, or anywhere without Wi-Fi. Never get caught without the right story.
Built for children, not clinicians
Large visuals, simple navigation, and child-safe content. Stories present beautifully on iPad and tablet, exactly where children use them.
The tool your families will actually use
You spend hours creating visual narratives. StoryRetriever makes sure that work carries into the home, where it matters most.
- Share stories directly with families. No printing or emailing PDFs.
- Create templates for common transitions, routines, and social situations
- Track which stories families are using most
- Families can request edits; you stay in control of the content
- Free tier available. No budget approval needed to get started.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. No hidden fees.
Free
$0foreverPerfect for trying StoryRetriever.
- 1 child profile
- 1 created story
- 1 shared story (received from a professional)
- 1 communication board
Silver
$2.50/monthSave $30/year$4.99/month ยท billed $29.99/year
For families creating stories regularly.
- 1 child profile
- Unlimited stories
- Unlimited communication boards
- Unlimited professional sharing
Gold
Most Popular$4.17/monthSave $46/year$7.99/month ยท billed $49.99/year
For families with multiple children.
- Up to 6 children
- All Silver features
- Unlimited communication boards
- Priority support
Professional
$7.08/monthSave $35/year$9.99/month ยท billed $84.99/year
For professionals managing multiple families.
- All Gold features
- Up to 6 personal children
- Template creation & dashboard
- Unlimited communication boards
โI create the story in session, share it instantly, and parents are actually using it at home. That never happened with PDFs.โ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before you get started.
- A visual social narrative is a short illustrated story that walks a child through a specific situation before it happens. The child reads it ahead of time, learns what to expect, and arrives at the real thing with familiar context. The approach was developed by Carol Gray in 1991 and has been studied for over three decades.
- StoryRetriever is available on the App Store and Google Play, plus it works in any modern browser: iPad, iPhone, Android, Chromebook, Mac, or PC. Stories are saved offline so they work without WiFi during therapy sessions or on-the-go.
- Yes. StoryRetriever is free to start with no credit card required. The free plan includes 1 created story, 1 shared story, 1 communication board, 1 child profile, and basic templates. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for unlimited stories, offline access, and sharing with professionals.
- SLPs can share a story directly with a family using a secure link. Families can view stories immediately without an account, or create a free account to save and use stories independently. The SLP retains control over whether families can edit or reshare stories.
- StoryRetriever is designed with COPPA requirements in mind. We collect only what's needed, never sell data, and never show ads. School districts can request a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) for institutional use. Read our Privacy Policy for full details.
- Pictello and Boardmaker are full-featured story editors that live on a single device. StoryRetriever is built around the handoff: an SLP creates a story in session and the family has it on their phone the same day. We also work on Chromebook and Android, not just iPad. For a side-by-side breakdown, see our comparison guide.
- Yes. Many parents create stories on their own using our templates and photo tools. If your child works with an SLP later, you can share existing stories with them or have them create new ones.
Ready to try your first story?
Free forever โข No credit card โข Works on every device