Types of ABA Therapy: Professional Practice vs Parent-Led Learning
A complete map of ABA models — DTT, NET, PRT, ESDM, FCT — and the real difference between a supervised clinical program and independent parent practice at home.
NeuroDifferent.
Support for neurodivergent children and families — research-backed articles, thoughtful clothing, and communication tools.
The challenge
Many autistic children struggle to express basic needs.
Parents and teachers often lack simple tools and clear, trustworthy resources to support communication and daily life.
This can lead to frustration, stress, and missed opportunities for development — for children and for the adults who care for them.
Latest from the blog
Plain-language summaries of scientific studies and practical guides from our team's experience raising an autistic child.
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Autistic Adults, Clothing, and Workwear: The Safe-Clothes Trap
Tactile hypersensitivity can shrink an adult wardrobe to three items, block job applications that require a uniform, and trade comfort for self-expression. What research shows and what still is not sold.
Underwear, Socks, Shoes, and Sleepwear for Autistic People
The layer against the skin is where most clothing wars start: sock seams, waistbands, bras, shoes, nappies, and the pyjamas that become the only safe clothes.
School Uniforms and Autism: Sensory Pain, Dress Codes, and How to Negotiate
Which uniform pieces hurt most, what UK adaptive schoolwear got right, and how to ask for substitutions when your school has no sensory line — without a fight every Monday.
Clothing for Autistic People: What Exists, What Still Fails, and How Families Can Choose
A map of sensory-friendly and adaptive clothing worldwide: tags, seams, magnets, compression, uniforms, and communication prints — plus the gaps that still hurt daily life.
Clothing with messages
We are preparing a line of caps and T-shirts with short, respectful phrases — such as "I need more time" or "I have autism" — to help people around your child respond with patience and care.
In crowded or noisy places, a simple label can reduce misunderstandings and support safety when a child is non-speaking, anxious, or in sensory overload.
This kind of clothing is always a family choice, not an obligation. Our goal is to make public life a little easier for children and their parents.
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Our apps
Communication tools that complement our articles and clothing — for daily routines at home and on the go.
Communication and learning support. Currently in beta.
Cards with spoken phrases. In Telegram or in the browser.
Medication tracking for families. Free when you purchase other NeuroDifferent tools.
Toilet training with reminders, progress tracking, and positive reinforcement. For toddlers and children with autism or developmental delays.
Who it is for
Parents
Supporting autistic children at home and in daily life.
Teachers
Special education environments and inclusive classrooms.
Therapists
Supporting therapy processes and communication goals.
Our story
NeuroDifferent was created by a father of an autistic child.
After facing daily communication challenges, he began building tools that could help his son express needs and interact with the world.
These tools are now being developed to help other families and educators support neurodivergent children.
Find what helps your family
Explore the blog, learn about our clothing line, or try our communication apps.