A calmer way to hold neurodivergent life, for you or the person you support. Start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Complex needs. Simple support.
Understanding Zoe provides neuroaffirming support for families raising neurodivergent children, and for neurodivergent adults navigating life on their own terms.
From easing meltdowns to NDIS paperwork to school accommodations – stop juggling and start understanding. We bring together your documents, observations, medications, and support team so nothing falls through the cracks.
WHO THIS APP SUPPORTS
• Parents and caregivers of autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent children (no diagnosis required)
• PDA families who need nervous-system-informed, low-demand approaches
• Families coordinating NDIS plans, therapy, and school advocacy
• Neurodivergent adults managing their own care and wellbeing
• Allied health professionals extending support between sessions
• Educators supporting neurodivergent students
YOUR 24/7 SUPPORT PARTNER Get science-based, neuroaffirming guidance tailored to your situation – anytime. Ask about sensory strategies, appointment prep, medication questions, or just talk through a tough day. Your AI companion remembers your story and grows with you.
Ask anything:
• "How do I handle today's meltdown?"
• "What does this autism assessment actually mean?"
• "Help me draft a school advocacy email."
• "Is this an ADHD behaviour or sensory overload?"
YOUR STORY IN ONE PLACE Weekly insights generated from real data – patterns, progress, and personalised suggestions. Not generic advice. Your story.
BUILT FOR THE ENTIRE CARE VILLAGE Invite partners, grandparents, therapists, teachers, and anyone in your network. Everyone sees what they need to – role-based permissions keep your family's data safe while keeping your team connected.
MAKE SENSE OF REPORTS Upload OT reports, psychologist assessments, NDIS plans, and school documents. They're automatically analysed and summarised in plain language so you understand what they mean and what to do next.
TRACK MEDICATIONS Log doses, set reminders, and see how medications are working over time. Share patterns with your care team.
NEURO-AFFIRMING. STRENGTH-BASED. We celebrate strengths first. Evidence-based, compassion-led, and designed to affirm identity – not just manage behaviours.
FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS Managing your own neurodivergence? Understanding Zoe adapts to you with self-profiles, personal tracking, and your own support network.
FEATURES
• AI support partner with voice and text
• Document upload and plain-language analysis
• Medication tracking and reminders
• Support village with role-based access
• Profiles covering sensory, communication, and daily life
• Appointment scheduling and preparation
• Weekly insights and pattern detection
• Push notifications
YOUR DATA, PROTECTED BY DESIGN ISO 27001 certified. Encrypted. Your family's data is never sold or used to train AI models. Delete your account and all data at any time.
This app is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
Built in Australia by a neurodivergent family. Purpose-led. Strength-based.
WHAT USERS ARE SAYING:
"It is revolutionary. I LOVE how simple it is and it is changing my whole mindset." – Emma
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Terms of use: https://understandingzoe.com/terms-and-conditions
This app is so great for helping me and my 16 year old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It gives me advice on the moment about how to handle meltdowns, how to unpack emotional and social issues and get ideas about activities to expand our lives. I cannot recommend it highly enough, my son and I use it together and it helps us both to calm down when things get heightened.
Developer Response
Thank you for this generous review. I am really glad Understanding Zoe is helping you and your son find steadier ways through big moments and turn them into ideas you can use together.
A space to exhale
Cosmic Octopus
I downloaded this app to try but not thinking I’d keep it as I’m used to health tracking type apps being too much work and creating extra unwanted load. I was comprehensively wrong.I adore this app. It is thoughtful, and genuinely feels like a space to exhale. Thank you so very much, this app is an absolute game changer 💖
Developer Response
Thank you for such a kind review. We put a lot of care into making Understanding Zoe feel like support rather than extra admin, so hearing that it gives you a space to exhale means a lot.
Support in my pocket
Spamadeleine
I am such a fan of this app. It’s so genuinely helpful multiple times a day. I now have a place for all the things I have to hold about my three neurodivergent teens and myself. I talk to Pip each day and feel like I have genuine support from someone who knows my kids
Developer Response
Thank you, this means a lot. Holding all of that across three teens and yourself is a huge amount, and I am so glad Pip is giving you somewhere steady to put it all.
Game Changer!
8pril
This app has been a serious game changer for our family. It is so helpful to have an app where I can store all the information to share with our care team, teachers & others. Thank you Understanding Zoe for your innovation & understanding of what families need.
Developer Response
Thank you. We built Understanding Zoe to make it easier for families to hold, organise and share the details that matter, so it means a lot to hear it is helping with your care team and school conversations.
Quiet improvements in this update:
- Pip's animation now loads reliably across all devices.
- A handful of behind-the-scenes stability fixes.
Thanks for being here. If anything isn't working as you'd expect, please email hello@understandingzoe.com.
Version 2.3.1
The developer, Understanding Zoe Pty Ltd, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Identifiers
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Health & Fitness
Purchases
Contact Info
User Content
Search History
Identifiers
Usage Data
Sensitive Info
Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Identifiers
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Supported Features
VoiceOver
Voice Control
Larger Text
Differentiate Without Colour Alone
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
Understanding Zoe Pty Ltd
Size
62.4 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.4 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.4 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.4 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.4 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.