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DeepSpectrum Lab

Learning tools for children with autism and ADHD

We build applications that help children practice social situations, emotions, and self-regulation. Grounded in current research and developed by a team that's neurodivergent itself.

Who we are

DeepSpectrum Lab is a free, student-led lab from VU Amsterdam and Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg. We build what we wished we'd had ourselves – digital learning tools for children with autism and ADHD, made by a neurodivergent team.

We're not a research institution or a company. We follow current research, but our benchmark is what works in everyday life: understanding social situations, processing emotions, and self-regulation.

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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Executive Functions

    Gamified exercises for attention, impulse control and planning – core areas for ADHD. Short, repeatable units build routines without overwhelming.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is DeepSpectrum?

    A free, student-led lab. We build digital learning tools for children with autism and ADHD, made by a neurodivergent team.

  • Who are the modules for?

    Children aged 6 to 16 with autism or ADHD. Content automatically adapts to each child's developmental level.

  • How is AI used in the application?

    Our AI models adapt difficulty and repetitions to each child. The learning robot accompanies them as a reliable partner through exercises, patient and pressure-free.

  • Which languages are supported?

    German, Dutch, English, and Polish. More languages will be added as needed.

  • How do I get access?

    We're currently in development. Join the waitlist and we'll notify you as soon as early access opens.

  • How can I collaborate with DeepSpectrum?

    Just reach out. We're looking for psychologists, developers, and researchers for pilot studies, hackathons, and joint projects.

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