Free on the App Store
Your autism parenting sanctuary
Therapist waiting lists run for months and years. Nomi gives you the tools, the answers and the people now to become your child’s greatest advocate.
- Nomi AI Answers at any hour, built with therapists
- Ten tools Trackers, schedules, timers and more
Why Nomi exists
The wait is the part nobody prepares you for
Between noticing something and getting real help, most families are left alone for a very long time. Nomi is built for that in-between.
- 200,000+
people waiting on the NHS for an autism assessment in England — a queue their parents are standing in with them.
- Under 1 in 10
are seen inside the 13 weeks NICE says a first appointment should take. Waits of one to three years are routine.
- Books closed
Across the US and beyond, most therapists are backlogged with no space for new families — a second waiting list after the first.
- The referral
Months, then more months
You notice something, you push for a referral, and then nothing happens for a very long time. Public systems queue you; private ones bill you. Either way the hardest year of parenting is the one you spend without answers.
- The diagnosis
A report, a leaflet, good luck
The day you waited years for often ends with a PDF, a photocopied brochure and a warm goodbye. There is rarely anyone whose job it is to walk you through what happens on Monday morning.
- The support
The therapists are full too
Speech and language, OT, behavioural support — the same backlog, a second waiting list. No space until next term, and a child who needs something tonight.
You should not have to hold all of this on your own.
Nomi gives you the tools, the answers, the community and the support now — while you wait, while you are assessed, and long after the report lands. Everything you track in the meantime becomes the evidence that moves the referral forward.
Waiting-time figures: NICE clinical guideline CG128 and NHS England autism waiting-time statistics. Waits vary by region and country.
Inside the app
Built for the day you are actually having
Calm, uncluttered screens designed for one-handed use at 7am with a child on your hip.
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TodayVisual routines
Step-by-step schedules for the parts of the day that are hardest. Predictable order, one step at a time.
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ProgressPatterns you can show someone
Everything you log becomes a trend — routine completion, how much support was needed, what changed and when.
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LibraryAnswers, not a search engine
Short, practical reads on meltdowns, communication, daily life and school — grouped so you can find the one you need tonight.
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Parents on Nomi
Best app ever
JaxMiller83This App is the most amazing helpful and user friendly app What a game changer it’s been for us as a family for our Non - speaking son. Can’t wait to keep using it!Drastic improvements
Terry.mullen122My home life has completely changed for the better. My son who is autistic can struggle with communication And routines. Nomi has given me practical tools, guidance and support. It is made such a real difference in my life and I’m so grateful we found the app.Helped a lot
terminatirballsIt’s helped so much trying to navigate life with my little oneLife Changer
sam.m.mazoNomi is so intuitive to use! It has absolutely enhanced my capabilities of helping my children, and it certainly isn’t short on features and tools. Highly recommend!Greig
Greig 888A fantastic app which is proving very useful with my autistic son!I’m so grateful I found this app
AlessitrinAs a parent of a child with autism, everyday routines can sometimes be challenging, and Nomi has genuinely helped make things feel a lot more manageable. I especially love how simple and supportive the app feels. It has helped me create better routines for my child, keep track of difficult moments and understand how I can support them better when they’re feeling overwhelmed. It feels like the app was made by someone who actually understands some of the challenges parents of autistic children face every day. I’m really happy I came across Nomi and would definitely recommend it to other parents looking for some extra support. ❤️Just what I needed
BigboiJonny69As someone who has worked with many children with ASD and many other types of different accessibility needs this app is exactly what we have been missing for a very long timeThe app I didn’t know I needed
Nathan BushnellAs a parent of an autistic child, I have battled to articulate the challenges faced by my child and by my wife and I. Nomi understands exactly what we are all going through and has given us a framework to track, measure and guide us through this journey. I am so grateful!!- Using Nomi?Leave a review on the App Store — it helps other families find us
Guides for parents
Start with the questions everyone asks
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Early SignsEarly Signs of Autism in Toddlers: A Parent's Checklist
The early signs of autism in toddlers, broken down by age from 12 to 36 months — what they look like in real life, and when to ask for an assessment.
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DiagnosisHow to Get an Autism Assessment for Your Child
A step-by-step guide to getting your child assessed for autism — who to ask, what to bring, how long it takes, and what to do if you are turned away.
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After DiagnosisJust Diagnosed: What to Do in the First 30 Days
A calm, practical plan for the first month after your child's autism diagnosis — what to do, what can wait, and what nobody tells you about how you'll feel.
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Early SignsSigns of Autism in Girls (and Why They Get Missed)
Autistic girls are diagnosed later and less often than boys. Here is what autism looks like in girls, why masking hides it, and how to get taken seriously.
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Daily LifeAutism Meltdown vs Tantrum: How to Tell the Difference
Meltdowns are not tantrums, and treating them the same makes them worse. How to tell them apart, what to do in the moment, and how to reduce them over time.
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Daily LifeAutism and Sleep: Why Your Child Won't Sleep
Most autistic children have sleep problems. Why autism affects sleep, what to change first, and when melatonin and medical investigation are appropriate.
- Browse all guides Signs, diagnosis, school and daily life
Two modes, one app
Designed for the whole family
A calm, data-rich view for the adults. A bright, simple one for your child. Switch between them in a tap.
For parents and therapists
Track meltdowns, log observations, spot triggers over time and generate reports that make appointments and school meetings far more productive.
For your child
Large text, playful colour and simple navigation. Children check in with their feelings, follow visual schedules and use timers independently.
The toolkit
Everything in one place
Ten tools built specifically for families navigating autism — no generic habit trackers, no re-purposed productivity apps.
Nomi AI companion
An AI built using real therapist conversation data. Ask anything, any hour — practical answers and steady support while you wait for everything else.
Meltdown tracker
Log meltdowns with triggers, early warning signs and what helped. Patterns surface within weeks — and export cleanly for your clinical team.
Feelings check-in
Emoji-based mood tracking your child can use alone, with tailored suggestions for you on what tends to help at each level.
Visual schedules
Step-by-step routines for mornings, bedtime and homework. Predictability removes most of the anxiety around transitions.
Sensory food log
Track textures, temperatures and reactions to understand your child’s relationship with food — and expand it without pressure.
Visual timers
Colourful countdowns that make time visible. Transitions stop being a surprise, and that is most of the battle.
Token boards
Customisable goals and rewards that celebrate what is going well, built around your child’s actual motivations.
Voice notes
Record and transcribe observations and therapy notes on the go, before the detail disappears.
Picture cards
A point-to-communicate library supporting non-speaking children and AAC users to express needs quickly.
Guided library
Practical, evidence-informed articles on signs, diagnosis, sensory needs and school — written for parents, not clinicians.
Nomi AI
Someone to ask at 2am
An AI companion built using real therapist conversation data, ready to answer any question and support you 24/7 — for all the hours between appointments, and all the years before you get one.
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Built on real therapist conversations
Nomi AI is trained on genuine therapist conversation data, so the answers sound like the ones you would get in a session — grounded, specific and free of jargon.
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Awake when you are
Meltdowns do not wait for office hours. Ask at 3am, mid-supermarket or in the school car park and get an answer in seconds, not next term.
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It knows your child
Nomi AI reads the profile and logs you have already built, so advice fits your child’s age, sensory profile and communication style — not a generic one.
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Support, not just answers
Ask it what to try tonight, or just say the day was awful. It will help you plan, or simply sit with it — whichever you need.
Nomi AI offers guidance and support. It is not a diagnosis, and it does not replace medical or clinical care — in an emergency, contact your local emergency services.
Community
Rooms full of people who already get it
The hardest part is often explaining yourself. In Nomi you don't have to. Join small, moderated groups organised by where you are and what you need — whether that's practical answers, quiet solidarity at 11pm, or somewhere to put a win nobody else would understand.
- Groups for every stage, from pre-diagnosis onwards
- Moderated, with no advice-giving free-for-all
- Post anonymously whenever you want to
How it works
From baffling to legible
Most behaviour that feels random has a pattern behind it. Nomi is built to find it.
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Set up your child’s profile
Age, communication style and sensory profile. Two minutes, and everything after adapts to it. Multiple children supported.
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Track what actually happens
Log meltdowns, moods, foods and observations as they occur. Small entries, thirty seconds each — no forms to dread.
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See the pattern
Nomi surfaces the triggers and warning signs behind behaviour that felt random, so you can act before overwhelm hits.
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Share it with the people who help
Export a clear PDF for a paediatrician, therapist or school. Evidence moves referrals and support plans forward.
Explore by topic
Wherever you are right now
Whether you are noticing first signs, waiting on an assessment, or three years past diagnosis and stuck on bedtime.
Early Signs
What autism can look like in babies, toddlers and older children — how to tell developmental difference from delay, and what to do if something feels off.
Read guidesDiagnosis
Referrals, waiting lists, assessments and reports — a plain-English walkthrough of the autism diagnostic journey, and how to keep going while you wait.
Read guidesAfter Diagnosis
The first weeks after a diagnosis, therapy options, telling your child, and building a support plan that fits your family — practical guidance for parents.
Read guidesDaily Life
Meltdowns, sensory needs, sleep, food, routines and transitions — practical, evidence-informed strategies for the everyday moments that feel hardest.
Read guidesCommunication
Speech delay, non-speaking autism, AAC and the many ways autistic children communicate — how to understand your child and help them be understood.
Read guidesSchool & Support
Getting the right educational support for an autistic child, from classroom accommodations and reasonable adjustments to formal plans like IEPs and EHCPs.
Read guidesFAQ
Questions parents ask
What is Nomi AI?
Nomi AI is a companion built into the app, developed using real therapist conversation data. You can ask it anything about your child — a meltdown that just happened, a school meeting tomorrow, what a term in your report means — and get a practical, specific answer at any hour of the day or night. It offers guidance and support rather than diagnosis, and does not replace clinical care.
Can Nomi help while we are stuck on a waiting list?
That is exactly what it is built for. More than 200,000 people are waiting for an autism assessment on the NHS in England, fewer than one in ten are seen within the 13 weeks NICE recommends, and therapists in the US and elsewhere are just as backlogged. Nomi gives you tools, guides, community and 24/7 AI support during that wait — and the tracking you do becomes evidence for the assessment itself.
We have the diagnosis but were sent away with a leaflet. What now?
You are in the majority. Most families get a report, a brochure and little else. Nomi picks up there: visual schedules and trackers for daily life, plain-English guides on therapies and school support, moderated parent groups, and Nomi AI to ask when something specific comes up.
What age range is Nomi designed for?
Nomi supports children from toddlers through to young adults. Tools and content adapt to your child’s developmental stage rather than their birthday.
Do I need a diagnosis to use Nomi?
No. Many families start using Nomi while waiting for an assessment. The tracking you do during that wait is often the strongest evidence you can bring to it.
Is Nomi only for parents?
No. Parents, caregivers and therapists all use Nomi. Therapists can view progress data and collaborate more effectively with families between sessions.
Can I track more than one child?
Yes. Nomi supports multiple child profiles, each with its own settings, communication style and tracking history.
Can I share data with my child’s therapist or school?
Yes. Nomi generates PDF reports of meltdown patterns, mood trends and observations that you can send to healthcare providers, therapists or a SENCO.
Is there a child-friendly mode?
Yes. Kids Mode uses larger text, simplified navigation and fun colours so children can use the feelings check-in, visual timers and schedules independently.
What platforms is Nomi available on?
Nomi is available on iOS and can be downloaded free from the App Store.
Is my family’s data secure?
Yes. Data is stored using industry-standard encryption, and your family’s information is never sold or shared with third parties.
Start with today, not the whole journey
You do not have to wait for a letter, an appointment or a space to open up. Download Nomi free, set up a profile in two minutes, and ask Nomi AI the question you have been carrying around all week.
