👤Participant Profile
Basic Information
- Age
- 8 years
- Diagnosis
- ASD Level 2 + ADHD (Hyperactive)
- NDIS Goal
- Improve independence & emotional regulation
Presenting Issues
- •Excessive energy → difficulty slowing down to follow steps
- •Constant activity-switching, incomplete hygiene tasks
- •Morning transition blow-outs (late to school)
- •Requires high verbal prompting
🛠NeuroCue Intervention
6-Week Pilot Using Soccer-Themed Visual Routine
🕖Morning Visual Routine (Soccer Theme)
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Soccer Warm-Up (5 min)
Burn energy before hygiene
🪥
"Get Stronger for the Team" Hygiene
Motivation aligned to identity
🎒
"Match Prep" Backpack Check
Build organisation skills
⏰
Bus Countdown Timer
Predictable time-based transition
🔄
Micro-movement breaks every 2–3 steps
Reduce overload, improve focus
🏫School Support
- ✓Interoception breaks at 10:00 & 12:30 using visual prompts
- ✓“Skill Drills” (2-min brain break) before task switches
🌇Afternoon & Evening
- •20 minutes park play with uncle (therapeutic role-modeling)
- •Homework → reward spins with soccer points store
- •Calm bath → deep pressure towel dry
- •“Team Talk” mood check using visual scale
- •Bedtime playlist with 3 calming songs
📊Outcomes After 6 Weeks
| Area | Baseline | After 6 Weeks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning routine completion | 3/7 days | 6/7 days | Less prompting required |
| Task initiation (no prompt) | 20% | 65% | Tracked in NeuroCue app |
| Meltdown frequency | 3 per week | 1 per week | Transitions improved |
| Total morning duration | 50–60 minutes | 25–30 minutes | Final 2 weeks consistent |
💬Feedback
“He checks the app first thing — he loves earning soccer points.”
“Physical regulation before tasks improved focus. Rewards tied to core interests → greater self-drive.”