Thriive — The App for Neurodivergent Families
Free to start. Thriive helps parents of neurodivergent kids (ADHD, autism, dyslexia & more) track what matters, spot patterns and advocate with confidence.
Features
- Visual Routine Builder — Create step-by-step visual routines for morning, bedtime, homework, and more
- Challenge Tracker — Log challenges in 30 seconds and spot patterns automatically
- Strategy Library — Evidence-based strategies tailored to your child's neurodivergent profile
- Daily Check-ins — Track mood, wins, and progress with quick daily reflections
- Shareable Reports — Generate reports for doctors, schools, and therapists
- The Hive — Community tips from parents who understand
Conditions We Support
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Parent Burnout Recovery
You're exhausted, resentful, and running on empty as a neurodivergent family parent
Steps
- Recognise the signs: constant fatigue, irritability, feeling nothing you do is enough
- Identify ONE thing you can drop or delegate this week. Just one
- Build in micro-recovery: 5 minutes alone with a cup of tea counts
- Ask for help. Specific asks work better: 'Can you take the kids for 1 hour Saturday?'
- Consider therapy, especially with a neurodivergent-aware therapist
- Remember: you cannot support your child if you've burnt out completely
What you need
Self-awareness, willingness to ask for help, micro-recovery moments
Why it works
Parenting a neurodivergent child is a marathon that most families run at sprint pace. Burnout happens when output consistently exceeds input for too long. Dropping one thing, building micro-recovery, and asking for specific help interrupts the cycle before it becomes a crash.
Age guidance
Designed for adults. Burnout risk increases during school transitions, diagnosis journeys, and holiday disruptions.
Real-world example
A parent identified that the thing draining them most was the daily homework battle. They emailed the teacher: 'We're struggling with homework right now. Can we pause for two weeks?' The teacher agreed. That two-week break was enough to recover enough energy to face it again.
Troubleshooting
- Burnout is not a sign of failure. It's a sign you've been doing too much for too long
- If you can't afford therapy, a free helpline can provide immediate support
- Parent support groups (online or in-person) can be lifesaving
