Introducing 'ssensory.ai' : The app is here and the waitlist is open!
From a viral machine learning project to the beginning of a startup journey. I bring you "ssensory". Let's do this!
I'm thrilled to announce the launch of ‘ssensory.ai’, an application designed to help neurodivergent individuals predict and prevent sensory overload and emotional dysregulation before they happen. Our waitlist is now open, and I'd love for you to join us on this journey!
From Personal Need to Machine Learning Solution
As a neurodivergent person with ADHD, I've experienced firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate a world that often feels overwhelming. A few years ago, I began exploring how technology might help people like me anticipate sensory overload before it becomes debilitating.
What started as a personal machine learning project has evolved into something much more significant. Initially, I created a model that could identify early physiological indicators of impending sensory overload in autistic and ADHD individuals. The results were promising—the model could detect subtle changes in heart rate variability, skin temperature, and movement patterns that typically precede overwhelm.
Transforming Research into a Practical Tool
Today, I'm taking that research to the next level with ‘ssensory.ai’. Our application integrates with your existing wearables (like Apple Watch, Oura Ring, Fitbit, or Ultrahuman) to monitor those same biometric signals that my original model identified as crucial.
But ‘ssensory.ai’ doesn't just detect—it empowers. When the app identifies patterns suggesting you're heading towards sensory overload or emotional dysregulation, it provides personalised, real-time coping strategies based on your specific needs and preferences.
More Than Just Sensory Support
As development progressed, I realised ‘ssensory’ could do even more:
Menstrual cycle integration: For those who menstruate, we factor in how hormonal cycles affect neurodivergent symptoms—something woefully overlooked in most health tech.
Trusted contact alerts: Optional feature to notify your support person if you're approaching shutdown or meltdown.
Personalised daily planning: Recommendations that adapt to your unique cognitive and sensory profile.
What makes ‘ssensory’ different is that it's built by neurodivergent people, for neurodivergent people. We're not trying to "fix" anyone—we're creating technology that adapts to your needs rather than expecting you to adapt to neurotypical expectations.
Join Our Waitlist
We're currently preparing for our beta launch, and I'd love for you to be among our first users. By joining our waitlist, you'll:
Get early access to the app
Help shape its development with your feedback
Join a community of people with similar experiences
Be part of something that could change how neurodivergent individuals navigate daily life
Join the ‘ssensory.ai’ Waitlist →
Looking Forward
Building ‘ssensory’ has been both a professional journey and a deeply personal one. As we move forward, my commitment is to create technology that truly understands and supports neurodivergent experiences.
I believe that the best assistive technology doesn't try to make us "normal"—it empowers us to be our authentic selves while navigating a world that isn't always built for us.
If you're neurodivergent, know someone who is, or simply believe in creating more inclusive technology, I'd be honoured to have your support as we bring ‘ssensory’ to life.
Together, let's build a future where technology adapts to people, not the other way around.
Support and build
You can follow my solo founder journey here on Substack & my TikTok.
You can find ‘ssensory’ on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok where we’ll create community focused on building this app for our neurodivergent community.
If you have any thoughts, feedback, advice on anything, do feel free to reach out. This is a new and exciting journey I’m on but I’m excited to be building with you!
With nothing but gratitude,
Jennifer Opal
Founder of ‘ssensory.ai’
i can’t wait to try your app out. as a neurodivergent person i was saying the other day honoring the flow of my menstrual cycle is so important
So excited to follow you on this journey and to try this! All the best!