GETTING STARTED
What is BrainyCo?
BrainyCo. is a visual language system built around illustrated brain characters - each one representing a different way a person might be feeling, thinking, or acting in any given moment.
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Co-designed with community, it was created by three sisters - a registered psychologist, a specialist educator / OT and an artist -and is used in homes, schools, clinics, and workplaces across every age group. Download our QUICK START GUIDE here.
Neuroaffirming. Evidence-informed. Practice-tested. “Can't explain? Point to a brain.”
How does it work?
When someone points to a brain character, something powerful happens: the state is moved outside the person. It becomes visible, named and separate from who they are. This simple shift removes shame around behaviour and emotion, makes tricky conversations easier and gives us space to notice, reflect, and choose. BrainyCo. works when words don’t come easily, when feelings are too big to explain, and when traditional tools fall short. And, just as importantly, it’s FUN!
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How BrainyCo is built - four design commitments​
1. Access by All
Community inspired. No words, no prior insight, no explanation required. A point/ gesture is enough. Built for everyone from the start.
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2. Find the Fit
Regulation means ‘Finding a Fit’ - not calm. There is no wrong brain. The question is always context, never suppression.
3. Different Doors
Brain states show up in thoughts, feelings, or the actions. BrainyCo. provides an entry point for all three.
4. Brain States Not Traits
A brain state is something visiting - not something you are. That separation is the foundation of everything.
Who uses BrainyCo?
BrainyCo. is designed for use by Families, Educators, Allied Health Professionals (including Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, GP's and Speech Pathologists). Specific information including detailed guides NKC Question prompts, setting-specific advice and product recommendations can be found via the following links.
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