Examples & evidence

Will it actually help my child?

It's the question every parent asks. Here's our honest answer — with examples.

Most visual stories don't land because children can't see themselves in them. A cartoon character or stock photo child isn't their dentist, their school bag, or their front door. When a story features your child's own face, their name, and the specific details of their day, something shifts. They stop watching the story from the outside and start rehearsing it from the inside. That's what Lionmain is built to do.

Last updated: July 2026

See it in action

Browse our example guides.

Each one shows you what a personalised story covers for a specific situation — and how your child can step in as the main character.

Every example is delivered as both a printable PDF and a play-anywhere video.

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First Day in a New Classroom

New teacher, new room, new place for the bag. See a real 14-page story that walks a child through every variable of the morning — and how to ask for a break when it gets loud.

See the first-day guide →
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Visiting the Dentist

One of the trickiest appointments for sensory kids. See exactly what a personalised story covers — the chair, the light, the tools, and how to ask for a break.

See the dentist guide →
Quick start

How to Create a Story in Minutes

Not sure where to start? This guide walks you through the three steps — and explains why a story with your child's photo works better than any generic template.

See how it works →
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A Morning at the Hair Salon

The cape, the moving chair, the buzz of clippers. See an 8-page story that rehearses every sensory moment before the first snip.

See the haircut guide →
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A Visit to the Doctor

Height charts, cold stethoscopes, torches in ears. See a 10-page illustrated story that walks a child through a check-up, moment by moment — in Lionmain's warm, hand-drawn style.

See the doctor guide →
Clinician review
"As a speech pathologist, I really value how the app helps reduce anxiety for neurodivergent children by validating their emotions and reminding them that all feelings are okay. Lionmain Stories is a thoughtful and valuable app with excellent potential."

— Rheme El-Hussein

Senior CPSP · MSpPath, BHSc

A note from the founder

Built by a parent who needed this too.

Lionmain was created by Maysa, a mum of an autistic child, after spending too many evenings drawing social stories by hand. When her son finally saw himself in a story — his face, his name, his actual school bag — he engaged with it differently. That moment is what this tool is built to recreate for your family.

Ready to try it with your child?

Your first story is free. No subscription, no commitment — just describe the situation, upload a photo, and see what your child does when they see themselves as the brave main character.

Create my free story →