Vision
A future where every neurodivergent child can access stories presented in ways that reflect how they understand, communicate and learn.
Pre-launch prototype for research and feedback — NeuroStory Library is currently in development and is not yet a live children’s service.
NeuroStory Library
Stories that adapt to how each child understands, communicates and learns
NeuroStory Library is a SEND-focused adaptive storytelling platform designed to adjust language, cognitive demand, sensory detail and communication format to support emotions, routines, transitions and everyday learning.
One story format does not suit every child
The same situation — a school morning, a hospital visit, a new bedtime routine — can need very different language, cognitive demand, communication formats and sensory presentation depending on the child. NeuroStory Library is designed so a trusted adult can present the same story in the way that fits a child today, and adjust it as they grow.
Supporting everyday situations
Emotions
Recognising, naming and moving through feelings in familiar contexts.
Routines
Predictable daily sequences at home, at school and in between.
Transitions
Preparing for changes — small moments and larger life shifts.
Everyday learning and independence
Practical skills that support growing confidence and self-reliance.
How it works
Step 1: Build a support profile
An adult selects language level, cognitive load, communication format and sensory preferences.
Step 2: Adapt the story
The same situation is presented in the format that fits the child today.
Step 3: Read, listen and respond
Stories can be read as text, listened to as audio or supported with visual sequences.
Step 4: Learn from adult observations over time
Trusted adults capture what supported the child, refining future presentations.
Planned future feature — not included in the current prototype.
What can adapt?
Language level
From short, literal sentences to richer, more descriptive phrasing.
Cognitive load
How much a child is asked to hold in mind at once.
Communication format
Text, read-aloud audio or symbol-supported visual sequences.
Sensory intensity
For example, a calmer or more energetic presentation of the same story.
Interests and context
Familiar characters, settings and details that anchor understanding.
Goal or situation
The everyday moment the story is helping the child prepare for.
Explore the prototype
The interactive demonstration walks through the Getting Ready for School story in different presentation formats. It uses fictional data and pre-written examples so adults can explore how the finished experience might feel.
Story previewFictional example
Getting Ready for School
Choose how the story is presented.
Preview — Simple
- It is morning.
- I am getting ready for school.
- First, I put on my clothes.
- Next, I eat breakfast.
- Then, I put on my shoes.
- I take my school bag.
- A trusted adult can help me.
- I am ready for school.
Planned story formats
The first version will focus on personalised text and read-aloud audio stories, with optional symbol-supported visuals. Future development may include video stories, adult dashboards, progress insights and EHCP-informed support pathways.
Read
Personalised text stories with optional symbol-supported visuals.
Planned first MVP
Listen
Narrated read-aloud audio, providing an audiobook-style way to experience the story.
Planned first MVP
A device-generated read-aloud demonstration is available in the prototype. Final narrated audio remains planned for the first MVP.
Watch
Animated and video versions of adaptive stories.
Planned future feature — not included in the current prototype.Video is not included in the current prototype or first MVP.
Early exploratory validation
An earlier proof-of-concept survey received 41 parent and caregiver responses. The findings below use the 40 responses for which anonymous research use was authorised. This was early exploratory feedback, not a representative or clinical study.
83%
Potential usefulness
33 of 40 consenting respondents answered Yes or Maybe when asked whether a personalised story platform could be helpful.
80%
Adaptable presentation
32 of 40 selected Calm/Energetic presentation modes as a desired feature in the earlier proof of concept.
55%
Shorter stories for focus
22 of 40 selected short stories designed to support focus.
Other selected features included emotion-based story choice (20 of 40) and read-aloud or narration (17 of 40). These early findings informed continued exploration of adaptable presentation, shorter story options and read-aloud support. Independent SEND professional feedback is now being sought to shape the first MVP.
Our vision and mission
Mission
To develop accessible, adaptive stories and adult-facing tools that tailor language, cognitive load, communication format and sensory presentation to individual SEND needs, while helping parents and professionals understand what supports each child over time.
Development stages
Current prototype
This interactive prototype demonstrates the planned experience using fictional data and pre-written examples.
Planned first MVP
- Personalised text stories
- Read-aloud audio
- Optional symbol-supported visuals
- Adult-selected support preferences
Planned later development
- Adult dashboards
- Progress insights
- Professional collaboration
- EHCP-informed support pathways
- Video and multilingual formats
- Advanced adaptive story personalisation
- Mobile application
Planned future feature — not included in the current prototype.
About the project
Founded by Elizabeth Daniel, NeuroStory Library is being developed through market research, verified early parent and caregiver feedback, and ongoing prototype testing. Independent SEND professional feedback is now being sought to shape the first MVP.