Understanding Zoe vs Before We Go

Complex needs. Simple support. Understanding Zoe provides neuroaffirming support for families raising neurodivergent children, and for neurodivergent adults navigating life on their own terms. From easing meltdowns to NDIS paperwork to school accommodations – stop juggling and start understanding. We bring together your documents, observations, medications, and support team so nothing falls through the cracks. WHO THIS APP SUPPORTS • Parents and caregivers of autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent children (no diagnosis required) • PDA families who need nervous-system-informed, low-demand approaches • Families coordinating NDIS plans, therapy, and school advocacy • Neurodivergent adults managing their own care and wellbeing • Allied health professionals extending support between sessions • Educators supporting neurodivergent students YOUR 24/7 SUPPORT PARTNER Get science-based, neuroaffirming guidance tailored to your situation – anytime. Ask about sensory strategies, appointment prep, medication questions, or just talk through a tough day. Your AI companion remembers your story and grows with you. Ask anything: • "How do I handle today's meltdown?" • "What does this autism assessment actually mean?" • "Help me draft a school advocacy email." • "Is this an ADHD behaviour or sensory overload?" YOUR STORY IN ONE PLACE Weekly insights generated from real data – patterns, progress, and personalised suggestions. Not generic advice. Your story. BUILT FOR THE ENTIRE CARE VILLAGE Invite partners, grandparents, therapists, teachers, and anyone in your network. Everyone sees what they need to – role-based permissions keep your family's data safe while keeping your team connected. MAKE SENSE OF REPORTS Upload OT reports, psychologist assessments, NDIS plans, and school documents. They're automatically analysed and summarised in plain language so you understand what they mean and what to do next. TRACK MEDICATIONS Log doses, set reminders, and see how medications are working over time. Share patterns with your care team. NEURO-AFFIRMING. STRENGTH-BASED. We celebrate strengths first. Evidence-based, compassion-led, and designed to affirm identity – not just manage behaviours. FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS Managing your own neurodivergence? Understanding Zoe adapts to you with self-profiles, personal tracking, and your own support network. FEATURES • AI support partner with voice and text • Document upload and plain-language analysis • Medication tracking and reminders • Support village with role-based access • Profiles covering sensory, communication, and daily life • Appointment scheduling and preparation • Weekly insights and pattern detection • Push notifications YOUR DATA, PROTECTED BY DESIGN ISO 27001 certified. Encrypted. Your family's data is never sold or used to train AI models. Delete your account and all data at any time. This app is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Built in Australia by a neurodivergent family. Purpose-led. Strength-based. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING: "It is revolutionary. I LOVE how simple it is and it is changing my whole mindset." – Emma ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terms of use: https://understandingzoe.com/terms-and-conditions

Before We Go helps neurodivergent children understand everyday situations through simple, calm, and supportive social stories. How Before We Go helps - Prepare for daily activities such as school, outings, or appointments - Support routines and transitions - Build emotional awareness and clear expectations - Reduce anxiety by making situations more predictable and familiar - Designed with neurodivergent children in mind - Simple, distraction-free interface - Clear language and consistent structure - Visual support using photos and short text - Calm design without overwhelming colours or animations Key features - Create personalised social stories using images and simple sentences powered by Apple Intelligence or using templates if the device doesn't support Apple Intelligence - Organise stories by day or week - View stories as short, easy-to-follow pages - Designed for parents, carers, and educators - Stories generated using Apple Intelligence may occasionally benefit from review or simple editing to best suit each child’s needs. - Before We Go is a supportive everyday tool and does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. Before We Go was originally created to support my own son with his daily routines. It’s built with care and understanding, and I hope it can support many other families as well.