Answers to the questions we hear most.

DaySteps is a routine app built specifically for children with ADHD, autism, and executive function challenges — and the adults who support them. It shows one step at a time with a visible countdown timer, so the child always knows exactly what to do next. Parents configure everything; children just follow along.

Neither. DaySteps is a compensation tool — a calm external scaffold for executive function challenges. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. It works alongside whatever clinical care is already happening, not in place of it.

DaySteps is designed for ages 3–21 — the full range pediatric clinicians work across. Ages 6–12 are the primary research anchor and design focus, but younger children can use Guided mode with a parent nearby, and adults can use the same app for their own executive function challenges.

That depends on where they are in their progression — and you control it. At the most structured level, Guided mode shows one step at a time with a symbol, a label, and a visible countdown timer. As your child builds consistency, you can unlock more: a checklist view, their own routine list, a calendar, mood and insights data, and increasing autonomy over their own schedule. Every level is a deliberate parent decision — nothing unlocks automatically. The child's view grows with them, at exactly the pace you choose.

No. A parent sets up the child's profile from their own account. The child accesses their routines through a separate, simplified view — no login required on the child's device once it's set up.

Yes. Two adults can connect their accounts and both access shared routines and child profiles. Either adult can edit routines, adjust settings, and view progress.

The family initiates every connection. A parent shares an invite code; the clinician or teacher enters it and the parent approves the exact scope of access — routines only, routines plus mood data, etc. — before any information flows. The connection can be revoked at any time from Settings.

No. DaySteps is designed to complement professional care, not replace it. Clinicians can recommend it as a between-session support tool. The data it collects — initiation latency, completion trends, mood patterns — is designed to be useful in clinical conversations, not to substitute for them.

DaySteps is COPPA-aware and privacy-first. Child data is never sold or shared. Family data stays within the family unless a clinician or teacher connection is explicitly approved by a parent. All data is stored on servers in Canada (Supabase, Canada Central).

iOS first. Android is on the roadmap. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know when it's ready.

Pricing is being finalized for launch. Clinician and classroom licenses will be available separately from family plans. If you're an early family, clinician, or school, join the waitlist — we're onboarding a small cohort before public launch.

Join the waitlist and select "Clinician" when prompted. We'll be in touch about the clinical early access cohort, which includes support for recommending DaySteps to families you work with.