Thriive is designed for parents and carers of neurodivergent children (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, sensory processing differences, and more). Whether you have a diagnosis or are still figuring things out, Thriive helps you manage daily life.

My child hasn't been formally diagnosed yet. Is this still useful?

Absolutely. Many of the strategies in Thriive are helpful for any child who struggles with focus, emotional regulation, or executive function — diagnosis or not.

What features does Thriive include?

Thriive includes visual routine builders, a challenge tracker with pattern detection, a strategy library tailored to your child's neurodivergent profile, daily check-ins, mood tracking, and shareable reports for doctors and schools.

Yes — Thriive is free to start with core features. A Pro tier is available for families who want advanced tracking, unlimited routines, and additional features.

Is this just for UK families?

While Thriive includes UK-specific resources (NHS, SENCO, EHCP guidance), the core strategies and tools are universal. Families worldwide use Thriive to support their neurodivergent children.

Feelings Check-In Cards

Your child can't identify or express their emotions

Steps

Use feelings cards or a feelings chart with emoji faces
Check in at set times: morning, after school, bedtime
Ask 'Which face matches how you feel right now?'
Validate whatever they share: 'That makes sense'
Over time, they'll start identifying feelings without prompts

What you need

Feelings chart or cards (printable included in toolkit)

Why it works

Many children with Autism and ADHD experience alexithymia — difficulty identifying and naming emotions. Feelings cards provide a visual bridge between the internal experience and language. Regular check-ins build emotional vocabulary gradually, without requiring the child to generate the words from scratch.

Age guidance

Best for ages 3-10. Start with 4-5 basic emotions for younger children and expand as their vocabulary grows.

Real-world example

Parents often worry their child just picks the same face every time. This is actually normal at first — they're learning the process. After a few weeks, most children start differentiating and may surprise you with how precisely they can identify what they're feeling.

Troubleshooting

Start with just 4-5 basic emotions, then expand
Don't correct their feeling. If they say 'angry' when you think 'sad', accept it

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