Imagine getting instant, personalised support for your child’s neurodiverse needs right from your phone. Hazel is a new AI-powered app from Bristol-based Spicy Minds that guides parents or carers through the uncertainties of autism and ADHD.
It starts with a fun, interactive series of screening tests to map out your child’s behaviour and sensory preferences. No medical jargon, just simple questions and activities that feel more like a game than an assessment.
Once the tests are complete, Hazel’s AI engine interprets the results and crafts tailored strategies for home, school and even holiday routines. You’ll receive practical ideas to smooth transitions, manage sensory overload and tackle tricky days before they spiral.
It feels like having a specialist in your pocket, ready to offer clear tips whenever you need them. Parents can plan ahead, reduce stress and build confidence in managing daily challenges.
This matters because long NHS waitlists leave many families in limbo. Over 71,000 children across the UK are waiting for an autism assessment, with roughly 7,000 in Bristol alone.
While waiting can take years, Hazel bridges the gap by delivering data-driven insights you can trust. Immediate support can mean calmer mornings, smoother school runs and a deeper understanding of your child’s unique strengths and struggles.
Spicy Minds founder Ben Cosh knows this struggle first-hand. “Through my own experiences, I could see that technology, specifically AI, has incredible potential to help people,” he explains.
The team has built Hazel with clinical oversight and medical-grade security standards to ensure every conversation and piece of personal information stays private and safe. They’re rigorously testing and updating the app to make sure it delivers the right support at the right time.
If you’d like to join Hazel’s early access programme, there are 20 free premium places available. Parents and carers in Bristol can sign up now, try out the full range of features for three months and share feedback to help shape the app’s future. It’s a win-win: you get expert-level guidance, and the developers get real-world insights to refine Hazel.
As AI continues to transform healthcare, Hazel marks an exciting step in early intervention for neurodiverse children. It blends cutting-edge technology with genuine human understanding. Families get personalised advice that truly fits their situation, boosting wellbeing and easing everyday life.
Don’t let long waitlists hold you back—discover how AI can support your child’s journey today with the original BBC article.
