Make sense of it.
Bring an unclear request, an unfamiliar situation, or a change of plan. Start with what you know.
An everyday companion. A very human purpose.
Life gets
complicated.
Start here.
Meet NOVA, an AI companion being built for autistic and other neurodivergent adults. Make sense of a situation, find words that fit, and work out a next step—at your pace.
Private beta planned For adults 18+
Your everyday companion
A moment of clarity
“Where do I start?”
One situation. One useful next step.
Find words that fit
Explore a next step
Keep the thread
Less figuring it all out alone
Support for the moment
you’re actually in.
Not another list of things you should be doing. A place to untangle what’s happening and decide what feels manageable next.
Find your words.
Explore a starting phrase for a question, message, or conversation. Change it so it sounds like you.
Choose a small step.
Look at one practical action, a smaller alternative, or the support you need. You decide what to do.
A little clarity can be a starting point
What could support
look like?
Sometimes the next step isn’t doing the whole task. It’s finding out what’s expected.
Scripted examples to explain the concept, not a live NOVA chat or a guarantee of a particular response.
A task at workExample
You choose whether to use or change the suggestion.
For real life. Not an ideal version of it.
The everyday moments
that matter to you.
A work request. A phone call. A busy morning.
You don’t need a perfectly worded question to begin.
Conversations & workBefore the call.
Before the call.
Find your first sentence.
A starting phrase, a clarifying question, or a way to explain what you need—without pretending to be someone else.
Your life.
Your pace.ONE ORDINARY MOMENT
AT A TIME.
Your pace.ONE ORDINARY MOMENT
AT A TIME.
Daily living & plansWhen everything feels big.
When everything feels big.
Look for something smaller.
Start with one part of an ordinary task. Keep a useful next step with the situation and return when you’re ready.
Illustrative brand imagery, not testimonials or evidence of individual outcomes. Initial beta scope is still being finalized.
More than a one-off answer
A place to pick up
where you left off.
NOVA is being designed around situations that continue. Keep the next step connected to what matters, then bring an update when something changes.
Recognizable situations, rather than starting over.
A calendar that connects plans to practical help.
Space to say, “That didn’t work for me.”
My situationWork
Preparing the meeting room
A next step to keep
Ask what needs to be ready.
Something changed. Let’s continue.
Saving a step is not the same as doing it.
Your update tells NOVA what happened.
Features and availability may change during development.
Your progress. Not a comparison.
Small steps count.
So does finding your way.
We’re designing progress around your reported experiences: what you tried, what you learned, and what you choose to remember.
Optional milestones. Room for pauses. No perfect streak required.
“I gave it a try.”Effort matters, even when the result is mixed.
“I found words that fit.”A useful strategy to come back to.
“I asked for the support I needed.”Getting help is a valid next step.
Illustrative reflections, not quotes from testers or measures of clinical improvement.
Make room for your way
You don’t have to
have all the words.
The experience we’re building starts with what you can share. Type a thought, talk it through, or show something you want help understanding.
Type Talk Show
Input methods are in development. Availability will be confirmed for each beta build. NOVA can misunderstand; check important details and correct it when needed.
Thoughtful by design
A research-informed start.
An honest approach.
Published research and accessibility guidance inform selected design principles. Real-world evaluation of NOVA is a separate, essential next step.
Clear, concrete support.
Our design draws on cognitive-accessibility guidance: understandable wording, manageable choices, and room to correct a misunderstanding.
Your choices come first.
Research on self-determination informs a simple principle: your goals and preferences should guide the support, not the other way around.
Boundaries that matter.
NOVA is an AI companion in development, not a therapist, diagnostic tool, or emergency service. It does not replace professional or human support.
Evidence-informed does not mean clinically validated. Studies of other interventions do not establish NOVA’s effectiveness. NOVA has not been clinically validated to treat autism or anxiety, and no particular outcome is promised.
Read about the design sources
These sources inform selected design decisions. They did not test NOVA and do not endorse the product.
W3C — Making Content Usable for People with Cognitive and Learning Disabilities
Informative accessibility guidance, not clinical evidence or proof of conformance.
NICE CG142 — Autism spectrum disorder in adults: recommendations
Selected principles for individualized and accessible communication, not a treatment authorization.
Nadig and colleagues (2018) — Transition support and self-determination
A small facilitated group study, not an AI companion trial or proof of NOVA outcomes.
Aydin and colleagues (2025; online 2024) — Self-management and daily living skills
A synthesis of other interventions, not validation of NOVA’s implementation.
A few things worth knowing
Questions?
Start here.
Clear expectations are part of building something people can trust.
Ask the NOVA teamWho is NOVA being built for?
NOVA is being designed for adults aged 18 and over, with autistic and other neurodivergent adults at the center of its everyday-support approach. Different people need different kinds of support; NOVA is not intended to fit everyone or replace a support network.
Can I download NOVA right now?
Not yet. A small, invitation-only iPhone beta is being prepared. There is no public App Store download available through this page, and no start date is promised. You can contact the team about early access.
Is NOVA a therapist or medical service?
No. NOVA is a nonclinical AI companion for everyday situations. It does not diagnose or treat autism, anxiety, or any health condition. It is not an emergency service. For immediate danger in the U.S., call 911; for crisis support, call or text 988. See human support options.
Will NOVA remember what works for me?
Continuity and user-confirmed strategies are part of the design. The aim is to keep relevant context with your situations, while giving you ways to correct or forget saved strategies. This is not the same as automatically retraining an AI model on your conversations. The beta will explain its actual memory and data controls before participation.
What about privacy and research?
This page introduces NOVA; it is not a live support chat. Please do not send health histories or private situation details through the early-access contact. Before participating in a beta, review the applicable privacy notice and terms. Providing requested assistance, optional product improvement, research, and any future model training are different uses that need clear explanations and appropriate choices.
How much will NOVA cost?
Launch pricing has not been announced. There is no payment or subscription checkout on this page. The team will share access details and any applicable terms before you decide whether to participate.
Who is developing NOVA?
NOVA is a project of Operational Craft Consulting LLC. Its focus is practical, user-directed support for everyday life. Questions about the product, early access, or partnerships can be sent to [email protected].
An invitation to help shape NOVA
A better everyday
starts with listening.
We’re preparing a small, invitation-only beta for adults. Interested in trying NOVA, sharing a perspective, or exploring a partnership? Start a conversation with us.
No pressure to have the perfect words.
Let’s take the next step.
Email the team about your interest in NOVA. A brief introduction is enough.
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An enquiry does not guarantee a beta place or enroll you in research. Testing begins only after the required preparation and approvals.