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
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Maths in Everyday Life
Your child struggles with numbers and avoids anything maths-related
Steps
- Use real-world maths: cooking (measuring), shopping (counting coins), time
- Play board games with dice, scoring, and counting
- Use physical objects (blocks, coins) rather than abstract numbers
- Make a number line they can touch and move along
- Celebrate 'maths moments' throughout the day, not just at homework time
What you need
Dice, coins, measuring cups, number line, board games
Why it works
Children with Dyscalculia have difficulty processing numbers in abstract form, but their understanding of quantity and mathematical concepts can be strong when connected to real, tangible objects. Everyday maths makes numbers meaningful rather than threatening.
Age guidance
Start as early as age 4 with counting games. The real-world approach remains valuable well into secondary school for building confidence.
Real-world example
A parent started involving their child in cooking — measuring cups, counting eggs, timing the oven. Their child who 'hated maths' didn't realise they were doing maths. When the parent pointed it out, the child said 'that's not real maths though' — which was the perfect opening to talk about what maths actually is.
Troubleshooting
- Never say 'maths is easy'. Validate that it's genuinely hard for them
- Use visual/colour-coded methods wherever possible
- Ask school about dyscalculia-specific interventions