Calm Steps

In a world full of big feelings, Calm Steps empowers children ages 4–12 – including neurodiverse kids with ADHD, autism, sensory needs, and beyond – to name, understand, and navigate their emotions one simple, confident step at a time. Calm Steps is a comprehensive emotional regulation and behavioral support app designed specifically for neurodiverse children and their caregivers. We combine evidence-based tools, AI-powered insights, and personalized strategies to help families (whether a child has ADHD, is autistic, sensory-sensitive, or simply experiences intense emotions) turn everyday challenges into moments of growth, connection, and calm. With a privacy-first, kid-friendly design and no ads or unnecessary tracking, Calm Steps gives parents and children the understanding and support they need – exactly when they need it.

Emotional Wellness • 7 Emotion Check-Ins with personalized strategies for each emotional state • Guided Regulation Activities tailored to help manage difficult feelings • Daily emotion tracking to identify patterns and triggers

Weekly Summaries analyzing emotional patterns, routine success, and behavior trends • Monthly Summaries providing deep insights and personalized recommendations • Progress Dashboard connecting your actions to child outcomes

Common Behaviors Guide • Comprehensive library of challenging behaviors with expert strategies • Learn what to do before, during, and after behavioral events • Track behavior patterns over time with intelligent logging

Routines & Structure • Pre-built routines for common daily activities with step-by-step guidance • Interactive routine runner with progress tracking and celebrations • Difficulty ratings to track progress and identify challenges

Caregiver Coach • Co-Regulation Skills Training to help dysregulated children return to calm • Behavior Interpretation Guide to understand needs, not defiance • Quick Action Playbooks for immediate support in high-stress situations • Sensory Strategy Coaching with personalized sensory profile builder • Communication & Language Support for low-pressure interactions • Executive Function Coaching with visual tools and strategies • Log your actions and see which strategies work best for your child

The Sensory Profile is a comprehensive assessment tool that helps caregivers understand and document a child's unique sensory processing patterns. It creates a personalized toolkit by capturing preferences, triggers, and regulation strategies across five progressive steps.

Game Steps • 6 calming games, including Bubble Pop, Shape Sorter, Star Catcher, Emotion Match, Tic Tac Toe, and Simon Says • Games designed specifically for regulation, learning, and fun

Our Mission

To empower neurodiverse children and their caregivers with intelligent, evidence-based tools and strategies for emotional regulation. We believe behavior is communication, and every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported as they take calm, confident steps toward well-being.

What Makes Calm Steps Different

Insights that learn from your family's unique patterns Comprehensive support for both children and caregivers Evidence-based strategies grounded in neurodiversity-affirming practices Real-time progress tracking and personalized recommendations Tools that grow with your family's needs

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