Psychologist-led support for autistic & AuDHD children
Help for your child, without the wait
You’ve noticed things, asked for help, and been told to wait. Nomi learns about your child and gives you bite-sized lessons from a clinical child psychologist with 26+ years’ experience, matched to their exact profile. Already have a therapist? Nomi is there between sessions, whenever you need it.
- Built around your child Lessons matched to their profile, not a course
- Therapy-grade help, free to start Psychologist-built lessons, from your phone, at any hour
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 a pathway that knows your child, short lessons you can use tonight, and a companion in your corner now — while you wait, while you’re assessed, and after the report lands.
Waiting-time figures: NICE clinical guideline CG128 and NHS England autism waiting-time statistics. Waits vary by region and country.
What Nomi is
Built for the day you’re actually having
Calm, uncluttered, one thing at a time. Nomi learns how your child experiences the world, then guides you through short foundation lessons and recommends the next video or tip when you need it — not a wall of features.
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Your pathway
One card at a time: a check-in, a recommendation, a short lesson. Each lesson ends with one “try tonight” action.
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Nomi, your companion
Proactively suggests video and short-form support matched to your child’s profile — and meets you where you are as a parent.
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Clinical expertise, in small pieces
Lessons built by Leanne Cowan, a child clinical psychologist with 26 years’ experience, broken into short, usable steps. Education and support, not a diagnosis.
What Nomi explores
Twelve parts of your child’s world, one map
Every child has areas that come easily, areas that are in between and areas that are hard right now. Nomi looks at all twelve, starts from the strengths, and builds a path around the places where a little support would change the day.
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How I sense the world
- My senses
- My body
- New places
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How I connect
- Being understood
- Friends
- My interests
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How I get through the day
- Routines
- Sleep
- Food
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How I feel and learn
- Big feelings
- Focus
- Doing it myself
How it works
One small step, then the next
Nomi starts with your child’s profile and takes it from there — one card at a time.
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Tell Nomi about your child
Age, how they communicate, what their senses need, what they love. A few minutes, and everything after adapts.
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Follow one next step
Nomi surfaces the next card: a check-in, a short lesson, or a video worth watching tonight.
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Try something small
Every lesson ends in one concrete, doable action — not a homework mountain.
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Come back when you need to
The companion is there between appointments, at 2am, and on the hard Tuesdays — guidance and support, never a replacement for clinical care.
Nomi, your companion
Someone in your corner at 2am
Nomi isn’t a search engine or a feature menu. It’s a companion that already knows your child’s profile and recommends the next short video or lesson when you’re stuck — plus answers when you ask.
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Built with clinical expertise
Content shaped by a child clinical psychologist with 26 years’ experience, written for parents in plain language.
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Awake when you are
Ask at 3am or mid-supermarket and get a steady next step — not next term.
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It knows your child
Recommendations fit your child’s age, sensory world and communication style — not a generic feed. Every child’s map is different.
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Support, not a diagnosis
Guidance and education for the in-between. Not therapy, not a clinician, not emergency care.
Nomi offers guidance and educational support. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace medical or clinical care. In an emergency, contact local emergency services.
What Nomi believes
Autism is a difference, not a deficit
Everything in Nomi starts from the same place: a neurodivergent child is not a problem to be fixed. They are a person to be understood. That shapes the words we use, the lessons we write and the things we will never ask you to do.
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Different, not less
Autistic and neurodivergent children are not broken versions of other children. They experience the world differently, and the world is mostly built for one kind of brain. Our job is to change the fit, not the child.
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Behaviour is communication
Not naughty. Not manipulative. A meltdown is overwhelm, not a choice, and a nervous system doing its best. When you can read what a behaviour is saying, the day gets easier for everyone.
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Start from strengths
Every map we make begins with what a child loves and is brilliant at. Deep interests, a sharp memory, a fierce sense of fairness: these are the foundations, not the footnotes.
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Support, never compliance
Anything that promises a cure, or needs a child to be distressed to “work”, is a no. We are guided by autistic-led thinking and by what helps a child feel safe, understood and themselves.
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You are the expert in your child
Nomi does not replace your instincts. It makes them more specific. If something you try doesn’t help, that is information about your child, never a failure of yours.
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Good enough, most of the time, is doing well
Everyone has a limited amount of space each day for the things they are managing, children and parents alike. Looking after yourself is part of looking after them.
Leanne Cowan Child clinical psychologist · the person behind Nomi’s lessons
About Leanne
Built by a child clinical psychologist with 26 years’ experience
Nomi’s lessons are built by Leanne Cowan, a child clinical psychologist who has spent 26 years working with children, young people and the parents who love them.
Leanne’s starting point is simple: a child’s behaviour is communication, every child has a limited amount of space each day for everything they are managing, and parents do best with one specific, doable thing to try, not a programme. That is the shape of every lesson in Nomi. Inside the app you can also message her directly about what you are seeing at home. As she puts it there: “there’s no such thing as a small question.”
- 26 years
working as a child clinical psychologist with children, young people and their families.
- 1 voice
Nomi’s lessons and “try tonight” steps are shaped by Leanne’s clinical work, written for parents.
- 0 jargon
Plain language for real evenings. Nothing that needs a glossary, nothing that needs a diagnosis first.
Leanne’s lessons are guidance and education for parents. Messaging her in the app is not therapy or an assessment, and it is not a substitute for care from a clinician who knows your child.
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Parents on Nomi
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.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. ❤️The 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!!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!Helped a lot
terminatirballsIt’s helped so much trying to navigate life with my little oneGreig
Greig 888A fantastic app which is proving very useful with my autistic son!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 timeAmazing App
ZCG88Really useful app helping track my child’s triggers and meltdowns. Highly recommend to parents of any Neurodivergent children!Life 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!- 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
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. Written for autism first, useful for every neurodivergent family.
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?
Nomi is a companion inside the app plus a personalised pathway of short lessons built by a child clinical psychologist with 26 years’ experience. It recommends video and short-form support based on your child’s profile, and you can ask it anything when you’re stuck. It offers guidance and educational support — not a diagnosis — and does not replace clinical care.
Does Nomi replace therapy?
No. Nomi is educational support and guidance for the gap while you wait or between appointments. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace a qualified clinician.
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 a pathway matched to your child, short lessons you can use tonight, and a companion to turn to during that wait.
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: a pathway that continues after the report, short lessons for real evenings, and Nomi to ask when something specific comes up.
Is Nomi only for autism?
No. Nomi started with autistic children and their parents, and that is still its heart, but the lessons are built around how a child experiences the world — senses, routines, big feelings, communication — rather than a label. Families of children with ADHD, sensory differences, or who are simply “a bit different” with no diagnosis use it in exactly the same way. We talk about autism and neurodivergence as a difference, not a deficit.
What is the MeMap?
The MeMap is a free, five-minute map a child fills in with their parent: what they are brilliant at, and which of twelve everyday areas feel easy, in between or hard right now. It is not a test and gives no score. You can keep it, share it with school, and it shows you where Nomi would start.
What age range is Nomi designed for?
Nomi supports children from toddlers through to young adults. Lessons and recommendations 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 pathway starts from your child’s profile, not from a report.
Is Nomi only for parents?
No. Nomi is written with parents in mind, but any caregiver supporting an autistic or neurodivergent child can use it.
Can I use Nomi for more than one child?
Yes. Nomi supports multiple child profiles, and guidance is matched to each child’s own profile.
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 don’t have to wait for a letter, an appointment, or a space to open up. Make your child’s MeMap together in five minutes, or download Nomi free and get one useful next step matched to them.
Nomi offers guidance and educational support. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace clinical care.