Liam's Match Day
Gamified Autonomy for Neurodivergent Adults
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Overview
A highly bespoke, gamified daily management app designed to foster independence for a neurodivergent young adult. It disguises essential life skills and medical routines as a football-themed game, bridging the gap between parental care and teenage autonomy.
The Origin Story
I built this for my 19-year-old son, Liam. He has autism, ADHD, epilepsy, a learning disability, cerebral palsy, and brain damage, though his disability is largely 'invisible.' He loves football. He considers his app his daily to-do list, where he gets points (which equal PlayStation time) for brushing his teeth, showering, washing his uniform, and doing the dishes. The UI is custom-tailored to his brain: his medications are renamed 'training supplements', and the progress bar is an emoji football player scoring a goal on a pitch. It speaks his exact language.
ROIReal-World Impact
Liam is empowered and motivated to handle his day-to-day life independently. The app eliminated the friction of daily parenting requests, transforming them into a game he genuinely wants to play. Simultaneously, the silent architectural data-sync ensures his medical care remains flawless without invading his digital space.
Challenge
Young adults with complex neurodivergent and medical needs require strict adherence to daily routines and medication, but standard care apps feel clinical and infantilising. Furthermore, parents need to track critical medical data (like seizures) over time for neurology appointments, but teenagers deserve the fundamental right to digital privacy without parents constantly having to search their phones.
Solution
A web app powered by Google Apps Script that reads his calendar to keep him on track. Completing life tasks earns points. Critical health data, like his custom seizure counter, logs silently to a backend Google Sheet. This architecture means I can access the exact dates and frequencies required for his medical reviews from my own laptop, completely respecting his privacy and right to be a teenager.
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Business Impact & Scalability
This project isn't just code; it's a strategic asset designed to eliminate operational friction and drive measurable conversion. By focusing on React and Google Apps Script, we ensured a foundation that scales with enterprise demand.