It's Time for Presents! Today is a special day because I get to open presents! I feel excited and happy. I can take a deep breath to help me stay calm. Waiting for My Turn There are other people here who also want to open their presents. I will wait patiently for my turn. I can count to ten or draw a picture in my mind while I wait. Watching Others Open Their Gifts When someone else is opening their present, I will watch and smile. They might feel happy and surprised, just like I do. I can...

When we started ExtendedBrain.AI , it wasn't because we read a research paper. It was because we lived the reality that many autism families know intimately: social narratives work, but creating them is incredibly time-consuming. What took us hours to prepare—finding the right images, crafting the perfect story, personalizing every detail—could transform an anxiety-filled experience into a manageable one. Now, groundbreaking research published in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders...

1. Thanksgiving break is here, and I am excited to spend time with my family. I know that sometimes there will be a lot of people and noise. I can remember that it's okay to feel a little overwhelmed.   Jon is excited about Thanksgiving break with his family. 2. When I start to feel overwhelmed, I can take a deep breath and find a quiet spot. I will try to use my headphones to listen to my favorite music. This can help me feel calm and relaxed.   Jon feels overwhelmed by the noise and takes a...