What is Assistive Technology and why does it matter?
Supporting diverse minds through inclusive, AI-powered tools
AYOA is a neuro-inclusive Assistive Technology (AT) solution designed to adapt to how each individual thinks, learns, and works best.
Supporting people with ADHD, Dyslexia, or Autism, AYOA helps visualise ideas, organise tasks and take control of learning, development and project management in a way that feels natural and builds confidence.
Why AYOA Leads in Assistive Education Technology
Innovative, inclusive, and built for the future of learning
As a Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) approved platform, and TechRadar Mind Mapping product of the year 2025, AYOA is trusted by educators across the UK. AYOA reduces cognitive load, boosts learner engagement, and makes complex assignments manageable.
With real-time accessibility support and customisable features, AYOA equips educators with everything they need to teach inclusively, without compromising quality.
Assistive Technology That Boosts Learning Outcomes
More than just a tool: a thinking partner
AYOA can dramatically enhance how students engage with complex material:
- Idea generation: With our AI-powered prompts never fear the dreaded blank page again!
- Multimodal learning: Add videos, visuals, colours, typography, GIFs, notes and comments to support different learning styles and engage students, proven to improve retention and recall.
- Focus and flexibility: Distraction-reducing features like auto-focus, themes and shortcuts.
Designed With Educators In Mind
We know switching to new tools can be a challenge. That’s why AYOA is:
- Easy to onboard: AYOA is browser-based, with minimal training required to get started. It has a friendly interface for all experience levels. Students can benefit from AYOA immediately.
- Adaptive by design: Bring every student onto the same platform with tools tailored to individual needs. No more juggling different systems.
- Easy integrations: AYOA works with the systems you use already; integrations are supported for Google Drive, Outlook, Dropbox & more. Plus, Single Sign On makes accessing your account securely simple from any device.
Backed by support: Our friendly team is here to help educators get the most from AYOA.
How AYOA Supports Neurodivergent Learners
Supporting working memory, focus, and independence
AYOA’s flexible visual features are ideal for students who think differently:
- Visual support for thinking and memory: Mind Maps, Task boards and Whiteboards transform the confusion of abstract ideas into visual clarity.
- Executive function aids: Checklists, priority tags and reminders help students manage deadlines, break down assignments, and avoid overwhelm.
- Independent learning: AYOA’s intuitive design gives students full control of their work - from organising ideas to planning their day, it’s an all-in-one solution.
- Private to collaborative: Whether learning independently or with peers, AYOA flexes to fit each student’s needs through live collaboration and knowledge sharing
“AYOA promotes creativity, deep learning, independent thinking, and actually starts getting learners to learn to learn, and have fun with learning.” – Tim Fenn, lecturer.
Ready to find out more about AYOA?
Book a call with our team today to explore how AYOA can support your learners