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.
About
What is DeepSpectrum Lab?
DeepSpectrum 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What you should know about us and our work.
01.
What is DeepSpectrum Lab?
An independent research project building digital learning tools for children with autism and ADHD. We combine psychology, software engineering, and AI.
02.
Who are the modules for?
Children aged 6–16 with autism or ADHD. Content automatically adapts to each child's developmental level.
03.
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.
04.
Which languages are supported?
German, Dutch, English, French, and Polish. More languages will be added as needed.
05.
How do I get access?
We're currently in development. Join the waitlist and we'll notify you as soon as early access opens.
06.
How can I collaborate with DeepSpectrum Lab?
Just reach out. We're looking for psychologists, developers, and researchers for pilot studies, hackathons, and joint projects.
01.
What is DeepSpectrum Lab?
An independent research project building digital learning tools for children with autism and ADHD. We combine psychology, software engineering, and AI.
02.
Who are the modules for?
Children aged 6–16 with autism or ADHD. Content automatically adapts to each child's developmental level.
03.
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.
04.
Which languages are supported?
German, Dutch, English, French, and Polish. More languages will be added as needed.
05.
How do I get access?
We're currently in development. Join the waitlist and we'll notify you as soon as early access opens.
06.
How can I collaborate with DeepSpectrum Lab?
Just reach out. We're looking for psychologists, developers, and researchers for pilot studies, hackathons, and joint projects.
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.