Research-driven
Our modules build on current autism and ADHD research – Theory of Mind, executive functions, emotion regulation. We translate these findings into learning formats that children can actually use.
Digital Learning Tools for Neurodivergent Children
We build learning tools for children with autism and ADHD – research-driven, open, and developed by a neurodivergent team.
What is Deep Spectrum Lab?
Deep Spectrum Lab is an independent research project at the intersection of psychology, software engineering, and AI. Our goal: digital learning tools that concretely help autistic children and children with ADHD in daily life – understanding social situations, processing emotions, and building self-regulation skills.
What sets us apart
Neurodivergent team
Many of us are neurodivergent ourselves. This isn't a marketing line – lived experience with autism and ADHD shapes our design decisions, testing, and priorities.
Custom AI models
We build our own models for adaptive learning paths. Content adjusts to each child's pace and needs – no one-size-fits-all approach.
Interdisciplinary
Our team brings together psychologists, developers, and AI researchers – many of them neurodivergent themselves. This is how we build tools that are both scientifically grounded and actually work in families' daily lives.
Psychology
Conception of interventions for social cognition, Theory of Mind, emotion recognition, and self-regulation in autism and ADHD – with a focus on practical application.
Software Engineering
Development of a stable, barrier-free platform with clear interaction design, so exercises are intuitive, reliable, and well usable in the home environment.
Artificial Intelligence
Use of machine learning, data-driven models and a learning robot to make progress visible and adaptively adjust training to each child.
What we're building
A learning platform for children with autism and ADHD. Four modules covering social cognition and self-regulation – adaptive, child-friendly, and pressure-free.
Learning Modules
Social Stories & Daily Scenarios
Interactive stories show typical daily situations – schoolyard, doctor's visit, shopping. Children try out reactions, get direct feedback and learn social sequences risk-free.
- Realistic daily scenarios
- Safe practice of reactions
- Direct feedback
Theory of Mind
Step-by-step training to understand others' thoughts and feelings – central for autism. From simple desire/belief differences to complex perspective-taking, individually adapted.
- Autism-specific
- Gradual progression
- Visual & linguistic support
Emotions & Self-Regulation
Recognition of emotions in faces, voices, situations. Children learn appropriate reactions and calming strategies – especially important for ADHD frustration management in daily life.
- Multimodal emotion training
- Short daily exercises
- Regulation strategies
Executive Functions
Gamified exercises for attention, impulse control and planning – core areas for ADHD. Short, repeatable units build routines without overwhelming.
- ADHD-focused
- Impulse control & planning
- Motivating micro-sessions
Technology
Learning Robot
A virtual robot accompanies the children: clear explanations, joint practice, small games, relaxation exercises. It makes training more structured and predictable.
- Clear guidance
- Practice, play, relax
- Predictable routines
Adaptive AI
Our own AI algorithms individually adapt the training: difficulty, repetitions and pace are automatically matched to each child's learning behavior – without pressure.
- Personalized learning paths
- Automatic adaptation
- Own rhythm
Frequently Asked Questions
What you should know about us and our work.
Want to get involved?
Whether you're a developer, psychologist, researcher, or family – we welcome anyone who wants to think along, test, or help build.