We believe structure should come from support, not supervision
GentleTime exists because every child deserves to follow their day with confidence — and every caregiver deserves a moment to breathe.
Repeating instructions all day is exhausting — for everyone
Many children with autism struggle with transitions, time perception, and unpredictability. These challenges can lead to anxiety, meltdowns, and a constant need for reminders from the people around them.
Visual schedules help — therapists and teachers have known this for decades. But most solutions are paper charts on the wall, or apps on a tablet that can't follow your child through the day. They show the plan but don't actively guide.
What's missing is something that goes with your child. Something that gently reminds, counts down, and shows what's next — so they can follow the routine on their own, and you don't have to be the clock.
A visual schedule that goes with your child
GentleTime puts the daily schedule on your child's wrist. You build the routine with pictograms — clear pictures your child understands. Their smartwatch handles the rest: showing what's now, counting down, and vibrating gently when it's time to switch.
The result: your child starts following the routine independently. You stop repeating the same instructions. Transitions get calmer. Mornings get easier. And over time, confidence grows — for both of you.
Whether you're a parent at home or a team coordinating care for many people, GentleTime adapts. One child or fifty — the experience stays personal, calm, and clear.
From scheduling to understanding
We're building toward something bigger: a tool that helps you understand what works for your child and why. Not just planning the day — but learning from it.
Stress insights from the watch
Heart rate and HRV data are already linked to scheduled activities — so you can see which parts of the day bring calm and which might need adjusting.
Gentle suggestions
Soon, GentleTime will suggest routine improvements based on your child's own patterns — like reordering activities or adding buffer time.
On every wrist
Apple Watch, Wear OS, and a mobile caregiver app are available today. A dedicated client app is coming next.
For anyone who needs structure
We started with autism, but daily structure helps many people — those with ADHD, intellectual disabilities, dementia, and other support needs.