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Emily Lawrence, CCC-SLP

Emily is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in AAC and visual supports for children with autism and developmental delays. She writes StoryRetriever’s educational guides about visual stories and collaboration between professionals and families.

Our guides pair practical explanations with examples. Research claims should link to the original source, and the date on an article reflects its published or updated content.

Guides by Emily

• How SLPs and Families Can Collaborate on Visual Social Narratives

  Visual stories built in the therapy room often never make it home. Here is how SLPs and families can close that gap and make sure the same story works in every environment.

• How to Use Visual Stories for Autism at Home: A Parent's Guide

  You do not need an SLP to create visual stories for your child with autism at home. This guide shows you exactly how to build, share, and use them effectively.

• Visual Stories vs Visual Schedules: What Is the Difference?

  Visual stories and visual schedules both support children with autism, but they serve different purposes. Learn when to use each one and how to combine them effectively.

• How to Write a Social Story: The Carol Gray Method Explained

  Learn how to write social stories for children with autism using Carol Gray's research supported method. Includes sentence types, the 2 to 5 ratio, and a step by step walkthrough.

• What Are Visual Social Narratives? A Complete Guide

  Visual social narratives help children with autism understand everyday situations before they happen. Learn what they are, why they work, and how to get started.

• Social Story Examples for Children with Autism: 10 Ready to Use Scripts

  Real social story examples for children with autism covering the grocery store, haircut, doctor visit, fire drill, and more. Written using the Carol Gray method.

• The Best Social Story App for Chromebook (No iPad Required)

  Most social story apps only work on iPad. Here is how to use social stories on Chromebook, Android, or any browser, and why this matters for schools and families.