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.

Countdown Warnings

Your child melts down when asked to switch activities

Steps

Give a 10-minute warning before a transition
Give a 5-minute warning
Give a 2-minute warning
Use a visual timer they can SEE counting down
Acknowledge: 'I know it's hard to stop. Let's save your place'

What you need

Visual timer (sand timer or phone timer display)

Why it works

Children with ADHD and Autism often hyperfocus on current activities and struggle with cognitive flexibility. Abrupt transitions feel like having something snatched away. Countdown warnings give the brain time to gradually disengage and prepare for what's next, reducing the neurological 'shock' of sudden change.

Age guidance

Essential for ages 3-12. Even adults with ADHD benefit from transition warnings. Younger children may need more frequent countdowns.

Real-world example

A parent who had been saying 'time to go!' and getting meltdowns every time started using 10-5-2-1 minute warnings with a visual timer. The first few days their child still protested at the final warning, but by the end of the first week, transitions were happening without tears for the first time.

Troubleshooting

Some children need MORE warnings (15, 10, 5, 2, 1)
If verbal warnings aren't working, try a gentle touch on the shoulder with the warning

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