At Aim Forward, we are passionate about neurodiversity and mental health, and know there are so many tools and strategies that can help individuals thrive. We want to highlight these resources and detail the benefits they can have for your work and education. This week’s blog we’re looking at Brain in Hand.
Brain in Hand offers personalised, on-demand support through their app that help users plan their day, manage anxiety, and access immediate help when needed. For individuals with conditions such as autism, ADHD, or anxiety, these features can make a profound difference by providing structure, reducing overwhelming feelings, and enhancing independence. By using Brain in Hand, neurodivergent individuals can better navigate challenges, whether in a classroom, workplace, or everyday social settings.
Key features of Brain in Hand:
- Supports personal organisation and time management, offering prompts and reminders
- Helps manage stress and anxiety by allowing access to pre-planned personalised solutions and coping strategies
- Encourages pre-planning of future strategies
- Includes a traffic light system to help you monitor your anxiety, and access support from contacts of your choice if you are struggling
The benefits of using Brain in Hand:
- Can support wellbeing and mental health
- Can support organisation and time management
- Can support productivity
How do I get Brain in Hand?
If you are interested in this software, there are a number of different payment options.
If you are a university student and eligible for the Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA), this fund may cover the cost of Brain in Hand if deemed essential as part of your education support.
Employees may be eligible for funding through the UK’s Access to Work scheme, which helps cover assistive tools, AI and resources needed in the workplace. Employers can also opt to directly purchase Brain in Hand as part of reasonable adjustments for their neurodivergent staff.
There is also the option to self-fund, giving you access to two 30-minute coaching sessions per month, extra onboarding sessions in the first three months, 24/7 on-demand phone, email, or text support, and unlimited access to the app’s digital tools.
Support to explore software and AI tools
At Aim Forward, we have seen so many people thrive when they incorporate assistive technology software and AI tools into their work, study and everyday life. The choices and options out there can seem overwhelming, which is where our needs assessments can support you in narrowing down what is available to what can really work for you. In a needs assessment we help you to explore what barriers you might be facing as a result of your neurodivergence, mental or physical health condition, and then make suggestions based on years of experience.
Speak to us if you are interested in learning more, or just want help with where to start.