Calmer Days, Clearer Routines, More Confident Kids

Does your child struggle with 
changes to routine?

Does your child struggle to 
regulate their emotions?

Is communication a challenge 
for your child?

As the parent of a neurodiverse child, you will understand more than anyone the importance of visual tools, but also the difficulty of using outdated hard copies. ND Buddy is a purpose built app, which allows you to use tried and tested tools in a digital format, to help your child overcome these struggles.
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ND Buddy digital tools
Easy to create ✓
Easy to share ✓
Easy to edit ✓
Easy to personalise ✓
Can make last minute changes ✓
Include real life pictures ✓
Transportable and discreet ✓
Gamification encourages continued use of the tools ✓
Gives autonomy by allowing children to make choices – both inside and outside of the app ✓
Encourages independence ✓
Tracks dysregulation and produces detailed reports ✓
Allow child to access the tools on their own device ✓
Provides consistency across all caregiving environments ✓

About ND Buddy

ND Buddy is a purpose-built digital platform designed to support neurodiverse children in navigating everyday life with greater confidence, predictability and independence.
 
Created by a parent of an autistic child, ND Buddy understands the real-life challenges families face — from managing transitions and unexpected changes to supporting communication and emotional regulation. The app brings essential visual supports together in one accessible, easy-to-use space, reducing the need for printing, laminating and carrying multiple physical resources.
 
ND Buddy enables parents and caregivers to create personalised daily and weekly visual schedules, now-and-next boards, social stories, visual timers and communication supports. Visuals can be customised using familiar photos to increase engagement and understanding. Updates can be made instantly, helping families respond calmly to changing plans. It also allows for tracking of feelings and dysregulation, allowing for parents and carers to have patterns and details at hand.
 
The platform also supports collaboration, allowing consistency across home, school and care environments — a key factor in reducing anxiety and promoting positive outcomes.
 
By combining evidence-based visual strategies with digital convenience, ND Buddy reduces daily stress for families while empowering children to build independence, self-regulation and communication skills.
 
Designed for real life. Built for real families.
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Meet Our Founder

I am Alexandra Mooney and I am the founder of ND Buddy and also the parent of a neurodiverse child. My lived experience of managing the constant production, storage and day-to-day use of traditional hard-copy visual supports highlighted just how outdated and impractical existing tools can be for modern families. Determined to find a better way, I developed ND Buddy to bring essential supports into one accessible, digital app.With an 18-year career as a data analyst, I have extensive experience analysing complex information, identifying patterns and trends, and using insight to influence decision-making. I have combined this analytical expertise with personal understanding to create practical, evidence-informed solutions for families. I am passionate about helping other parents facing similar challenges to feel more supported, empowered and confident in navigating everyday life.

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Your Child’s Data Matters

At ND Buddy, we understand that you are trusting us with information about your child. We take that responsibility seriously.
 
All personal data is processed in line with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We only collect information that is necessary to provide and improve the app’s features.
 
Your identifiable personal data is never sold. We do not share your child’s identifiable information with third parties for marketing purposes.
 
In some cases, we may use fully anonymised data (data that cannot identify you or your child) to support academic research or to improve understanding of how digital tools can better support neurodiverse children. This information cannot be traced back to individual families.
 
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data at any time.
 
Your privacy and your child’s dignity come first.
 
For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.
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Reviews

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Autism support professionals could reduce prep time and use the app as a shared tool with families

George D. Coffey Manager of an Early Learning Centre

This is a huge win for children with autism who rely on structure and predictability.

Janice Early years specialist and SEN childcare provider

Technology will allow for better accessibility, with aids like talk to text and dyslexia friendly fonts.

Victoria Social Worker

Allowing parents to upload pictures of familiar people and places increases personal relevance, which enhances understanding and reduces anxiety for the child

Cathy Parent of two children with ASD

The ability to personalize tools with special interests, family and familiar places will make consistent use easier and creating the picture sand tools is something we can do together.

Claire SEN Teacher and Parent

Being able to update my son’s schedule while he is elsewhere, and this be updated on his tablet will make a huge difference. For changes in school pick up for example.

Ali Parent of an autistic child.

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Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment

ND Buddy is committed to protecting the privacy and security of children and families who use our platform. We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
 
Because our services relate to children, we apply enhanced care and safeguards when handling data.
 

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect:
 
  • Parent/guardian account information (e.g., name, email address)
  • Child profile information entered by the parent/guardian
  • Usage data to improve app performance and functionality
  • Technical data (e.g., device type, system logs)
 
We only collect data that is necessary to provide the service and improve user experience.
 

3. How We Use the Information

We use personal data to:
 
  • Provide and maintain the ND Buddy app
  • Enable personalised visual supports and features
  • Improve functionality and user experience
  • Respond to customer queries and support requests
  • Comply with legal obligations
 
We do not sell personal data.
 

4. Anonymised Data for Research & Improvement

To help improve support for neurodiverse children more broadly, ND Buddy may use aggregated and fully anonymised data for:
 
  • Academic research
  • Service evaluation
  • Product development
  • Sector insight
 
Anonymised data cannot identify individual children or families and cannot be traced back to a specific user.
 
No identifiable child data will ever be shared for research without explicit consent.
 

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal or regulatory obligations. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
 
Users may request deletion of their account and associated data at any time.
 

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.
 

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
 
  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
 
Requests can be made by contacting us at: support@yourdomain.tld
 

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on our website.