--- title: Home date: 2026-04-14T11:08:00-07:00 canonical_url: "https://cohenhallowell.com/" section: Home --- # Take the struggle out of studying BrainPulse™ rebuilds the materials you are already working with around your learning profile, so you can study with less stress and more confidence. [ Get Started ](#waitlist) [ Learn more ](https://cohenhallowell.com/how-it-works/) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The evidence behind every design decision BrainPulse™ combines health sciences and AI technology to provide learning support for neurodivergent learners. Our adaptation engine is anchored in over 25 years of peer-reviewed academic research. ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/who.svg) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/nih.svg) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/cdc.svg) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ida.png) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/NAGC.png) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/bda.svg) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/APA.svg) Seven profiles. One shared philosophy. ## Built around the way each brain actually works BrainPulse™ supports seven neurodivergent profiles, each built on peer-reviewed research. Because most learners don't fit neatly into one box, the platform automatically accounts for co-occurring profiles, giving you a single, coherent experience that works from the first session. ![ADHD icon](/images/icons/adhd-white.svg) ADHD [ Explore ](#waitlist) Focus session 4 of 6 04 Cellular respiration 5 min · then break 02:14 Working memory anchors 1 Mitochondria = powerhouse 2 ATP carries energy 3 Glucose + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O Session streak ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6 days in a row Sustained attention, working memory, and executive function support — content broken into focused chunks with built-in breaks. 5 min average chunk length Chunking Break prompts Executive scaffolds ![Dyslexia icon](/images/icons/dyslexia-white.svg) Dyslexia [ Explore ](#waitlist) Vocabulary card Listen pho·to·syn·the·sis Audio-first reconstruction with structured literacy cues, syllabified text, and phonetic vocabulary cards. Audio-first Syllabified ![Autism Spectrum icon](/images/icons/asd-white.svg) Autism Spectrum [ Explore ](#waitlist) Session outline 3 steps · 12 min Warm-up recap New concept 3 Check understanding Predictable structure and sensory regulation — every session previewed in advance with consistent pacing and quiet UI. Predictable flow Low-stim UI ![Dyscalculia icon](/images/icons/dyscalculia-white.svg) Dyscalculia [ Explore ](#waitlist) Fractions · ¾ ↓ equivalent to 3 / 4 = 0.75 Concrete-to-abstract sequencing for numerical content — visual manipulatives before symbols, always. Visual models Step gradient ![Dysgraphia icon](/images/icons/dysgraphia-white.svg) Dysgraphia [ Explore ](#waitlist) Answer this question What process do plants use to make food? Voice A Multiple choice ⇌ Match Writing-free expression of knowledge — voice input, multiple choice, and matching replace hand-written answers. Voice input Choice-based ![DCD icon](/images/icons/dcd-white.svg) DCD / Dyspraxia [ Explore ](#waitlist) Motor-light interaction and generous timing — large tap targets, no drag precision, no time limits by default. Large targets No drag Untimed 56 px min tap target Generous timing No limit True False ![Twice-Exceptional icon](/images/icons/twice-exceptional-white.svg) Twice-Exceptional [ Explore ](#waitlist) Mastery gating with deep-dive extensions — gifted pace honoured, support needs met, depth unlocked when ready. Mastery gate Deep-dives Dual support 92% mastery threshold Mastery · Algebra 92% Deep-dive unlocked: Quadratic proofs Most learners present with more than one profile. BrainPulse™ handles co-occurring profiles automatically. ## Ready to try it out? Drop in a document, select your profile, and within minutes you have a learning experience built around you. If anything needs adjusting, you can change it at any time. 1 Upload materials Files, links, or notes. 2 Select your profile How your brain works. 3 Your learning experience A learning experience built just for you. Or browse from your device. One file or a whole folder — whatever's easiest. Paste a link to a lecture, syllabus, or article Add link Works with YouTube, Coursera, Google Docs, most article URLs and web PDFs. That doesn't look like a valid URL — make sure it starts with http:// or https://. Paste your notes or a chunk of reading Add text Pick one or more profiles ### How does your brain tend to work? Your adapted experience ### Here's what BrainPulse™ put together for you. Built from and tuned for . Overview A 90-second primer The big idea from your material, in plain language. 1:32 Reading Broken into steps Visual map Connections Practice Check your understanding Node 1 · 5 min What is photosynthesis? Plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and air. This process is called photosynthesis. Focus block 1 of 4 · 02:14 remaining Focus block Timed content chunk with a break prompt — supports sustained attention. Node 2 · 5 min The ingredients ☀️Sunlight energy source 💧Water from the roots 🌬️Carbon dioxide from the air Memory anchor Key facts pinned as retrieval cues to offload working memory. Node 3 · 5 min What does the plant produce? 🍬 Glucose stored energy 💨 Oxygen released to air Output node End products shown first — gives the brain a target before the detail. Node 4 · Check Quick recall What do plants use sunlight for? Making food (glucose) Where does CO₂ come from? What gas do plants release? Recall check Short retrieval questions spaced after learning to consolidate memory. Listen first · 1:32 Hear the lesson Press play to hear the full photosynthesis lesson narrated at your pace. 1:32 Audio node Full narration — listening before reading reduces decoding load. Key word Vocabulary card pho·to·syn·the·sis *photo* = light · *synthesis* = making "The making of something using light." Vocabulary card Key term broken into syllables — builds phonological awareness. Read with support Open-spaced passage Plants use sun·light to turn wa·ter and car·bon di·ox·ide in·to glu·cose and ox·y·gen. Supported reading Text spaced and highlighted — reduces visual crowding. Check · Audio Say your answer What do plants produce during photosynthesis? Tap to record your answer Voice check Answer recorded aloud — removes the writing barrier from assessment. Session outline What we will cover 4 steps · 15 minutes total What photosynthesis is Inputs: light, water, CO₂ 3 Outputs: glucose, oxygen 4 Check your understanding Session map Full outline shown before content begins — no surprises. Concept · Plain language Photosynthesis, clearly stated One sentence Plants make glucose from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. What it means The plant uses light as energy to combine water and CO₂ and produce food. Concept node Core idea in literal, unambiguous language — no idioms required. Visual sequence Step by step — always the same order ☀️ Light 💧 Water 🌬️ CO₂ 🍬 Glucose 🫧 Oxygen Visual sequence Consistent, repeatable visual order — reduces cognitive unpredictability. Check · Structured Two clear questions How many inputs does photosynthesis need? 1 2 3 4 What does the plant make? Water Glucose Sunlight Structured check Fixed-format questions — predictable structure reduces processing overhead. The equation · Visual first What goes in and comes out ☀️ Light +💧 ×6 Water +🌬️ ×6 CO₂ →🍬 Glucose +💨 ×6 O₂ 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ Concrete model Abstract equation shown as physical representation — concrete before symbolic. Counting blocks The 6 molecules of water 6 water molecules needed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Each block = one water molecule. All six are combined in the reaction. Counting scaffold Quantities visualised as discrete, countable units before notation. Step-by-step The reaction in order Step 1 Plant absorbs sunlight Step 2 Roots draw up water Step 3 Leaves take in CO₂ Step 4 Glucose + oxygen are made Step sequence Every calculation broken into named, ordered steps — no skipped reasoning. Check · No time pressure Pick the right answer How many types of molecule does photosynthesis produce? 1 2 3 4 No time limit — take as long as you need. Untimed check No time limit — removes performance anxiety from assessment. Concept · Listen Hear it explained Photosynthesis — how plants use light to make food. Press play. Audio node Concept delivered by listening — no reading or writing required. Check · Multiple choice What do plants need? Sunlight, water and CO₂ Sunlight and glucose only Water and oxygen only Multiple choice Knowledge checked by selecting — no written output required. Check · Match Pair each input to its source Sunlight The sun Water The roots CO₂ The air Match node Recognition-based, not production-based — no writing required. Check · Voice Say what you know In your own words — what happens during photosynthesis? Tap to record your answer Voice check Answer by voice — bypasses the motor barrier to written expression. Concept Photosynthesis in three taps What it is Plants make food from light What goes in Light, water, CO₂ What comes out Glucose and oxygen Concept node Core idea in large, tappable sections — no precision required. Check · True / False Large tap targets Plants use sunlight to make food. True False Targets are 56 px+ · No time limit True/False check Binary choice with 56 px+ targets — no fine motor control needed. Check · Pick one What do plants produce? Glucose and oxygen Carbon dioxide Water Selection check Single tap selects — no drag, swipe, or precise motor action needed. Summary Key facts — tap to confirm Photosynthesis makes glucose from light. Water comes from roots, CO₂ from air. Oxygen is released as a by-product. Confirmation node Tap each fact to confirm — builds session summary through simple interaction. Mastery check What you already know Photosynthesis baseline 78% Gap found: Light-dependent reactions Mastery gate Prior knowledge assessed before new content — no repetition of known material. Core concept The two-stage reaction Light reactions Convert sunlight → ATP energy in the thylakoid. Calvin cycle Use ATP to build glucose in the stroma. Core concept Foundational content with scaffolding — serves both support and challenge tracks. Deep-dive · Unlocked Electron transport chain Extension unlocked — 92% mastery met Explore how electrons from water splitting drive ATP synthesis — the mechanism behind stage 1. Deep-dive Extended content unlocked at mastery threshold — no ceiling on exploration. Cross-domain link Chemistry connection Redox reactions ATP structure Enzyme kinetics Chlorophyll absorption Linked to your Chemistry module — photosynthesis as a redox reaction. Cross-domain Connection to related content in another subject — mastery creates lateral links. ### You're doing great. Ready to open it? We'll save your progress as you go. Nothing is published or shared — this experience is just for you. Open my study plan → ## Join the waitlist Use the form below to join the waitlist and be among the first to access the BrainPulse™ engine. BrainPulse™ launches in Days Hours Min Sec ← Back Add at least one file to continue. Looks great — ready when you are. Pick at least one profile to continue. Nice — we'll tune around that. The Challenge One in five learners is neurodivergent. Standard study materials were not designed for them. Educational content is, by long convention, designed around a narrow neurotypical profile. 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Seven adapted experiences. ## A claim about adaptation is only as strong as the demonstration that follows it A chapter on photosynthesis, drawn unedited from a standard biology textbook, is carried through all seven profile pipelines so the difference can be observed rather than asserted. **The source is identical in each case; the experience is not.** Select a profile tab to examine the corresponding output and read the short note that explains which research finding shaped the choices made. ADHD Dyslexia ASD Dyscalculia Dysgraphia DCD / Dyspraxia Twice-Exceptional **ADHD:** Six micro-batches of five cards, each under sixty words, with immediate feedback and scheduled breaks. Micro-batch 1 of 6 · 5 cards What is photosynthesis? Plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and air. This process is called photosynthesis. It happens inside the leaves. Batch 1 of 6 · 54 words · Break after batch 3 Focus block Under 60 words per batch — limits attention demand before a scheduled break. Micro-batch 2 of 6 · 5 cards The three ingredients ☀️Sunlight energy to power the reaction 💧Water drawn up through the roots 🌬️Carbon dioxide absorbed through tiny leaf pores Memory anchor Key inputs pinned as retrieval cues — offloads working memory between batches. Scheduled break Batch 3 complete — well done. ☕ 3-minute break You've covered 3 of 6 batches. Step away, then come back. Break prompt Mandatory rest between batches — restores attentional capacity before the next set. Micro-batch 6 of 6 · Check Immediate feedback What do plants release during photosynthesis? Oxygen ✓ Carbon dioxide Water ✓ Correct — shown straight away. Recall check Correct/incorrect shown instantly — closes the loop before the next session. Audio clip 1 of 8 · 1:15 Hear the chapter introduction 1:15 Pho·to·syn·the·sis is the process by which plants convert sun·light into chem·i·cal en·er·gy. Audio node Each clip is 75 seconds — narration is synchronised with the highlighted transcript below. Vocabulary card · Clip 3 Chlorophyll chlo·ro·phyll *chloro* = green (Greek) · *phyll* = leaf "The green pigment in leaves that captures sunlight." Tap to hear the pronunciation Vocabulary card Syllabified key term with morphology and audio — builds phonological awareness alongside meaning. Audio clip 5 of 8 · Transcript Synchronised reading Dur·ing pho·to·syn·the·sis, plants use chlo·ro·phyll to ab·sorb sun·light and com·bine wa·ter with car·bon di·ox·ide. Speed: 0.9× 0.8× 0.9× 1.0× 1.2× Supported reading Word-by-word highlighting synchronised with narration — decouples reading pace from comprehension. Check · Audio clip 8 Listen and respond After listening to clip 8 — what are the two outputs of photosynthesis? Tap to record your answer Voice check Answer recorded aloud after listening — removes the writing barrier from comprehension assessment. Opening bookend What we will cover today Photosynthesis · 4 sections · 16 minutes Definition and overview Inputs: light, water, CO₂ Now Outputs: glucose and oxygen Closing summary Session map Full outline shown before content begins — no surprises, predictable structure throughout. Topic 2 of 3 The inputs — literally stated Plain statement A plant needs three things: sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Without all three, photosynthesis cannot happen. What it means exactly Carbon dioxide is a gas in the air. The plant pulls it in through small holes in its leaves called stomata. Concept node Core idea in literal, unambiguous language — no metaphor, idiom, or assumed inference. Explicit transition Moving to topic 3 Topic 2 complete Topic 3 next We will now look at what the plant **produces**. There are exactly two outputs. Transition node Named transition between topics — prevents disorientation and signals exactly what changes next. Check · Single answer One question — one correct answer How many inputs does photosynthesis require? Two (sunlight and water) Three (sunlight, water and CO₂) Four (including glucose) Structured check Single-answer MC with fixed format — predictable structure removes the cognitive cost of the question type itself. Concrete anchor The equation — blocks before symbols 6 water molecules (represented as blocks): 1 2 3 4 5 6 ↓ now as a chemical formula 6H₂O Concrete model Physical representation shown before any notation — concrete-to-abstract prevents symbol blindness. Worked example 1 Reading the full equation Step 1 Start with the inputs: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O Step 2 Add the energy source: + light Step 3 Arrow shows the reaction: → Step 4 Read the outputs: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ Step sequence Numbered worked examples — every step named and ordered before the learner attempts alone. Game-based practice · Untimed Match the molecule to its role CO₂ Carbon dioxide — an input O₂ Oxygen — an output H₂O Water — an input No time limit — take as long as you need. Untimed game Untimed game-based practice — removes time pressure while keeping engagement through play. Worked example 2 Counting outputs The reaction produces 6 oxygen molecules: 1 2 3 4 5 6 6O₂ released to the air Counting scaffold Quantities as discrete countable units — prevents the abstraction of 'six' from being opaque. Concept · Listen Photosynthesis explained Plants make food using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. The food they make is called glucose. Oxygen is released as a by-product. 0:45 Audio node Concept delivered by listening — no reading or writing needed to access the core content. Graphic organiser Fill in the flow diagram ☀️ Sunlight +💧 Water +🌬️ CO₂ →🍬 Glucose +💨 Oxygen Graphic organiser Structured visual template — knowledge expressed through placement, not prose writing. Check · Multiple choice Select the correct inputs Which three things does a plant need for photosynthesis? Sunlight, water and carbon dioxide Sunlight, glucose and oxygen Water, nitrogen and carbon dioxide Multiple choice Knowledge checked by selecting — no written output or spelling required. Check · Voice Say what you know In your own words — what does a plant produce during photosynthesis, and where does it go? Tap to record (no typing needed) Voice check Answer recorded aloud — bypasses the motor and spelling barrier to written expression. Concept · Large targets Photosynthesis in three taps What it is Plants make food from sunlight, water and CO₂. What goes in Sunlight · Water · Carbon dioxide What comes out Glucose (food) · Oxygen (gas) Concept node Content split into large tappable sections — no precision clicking or fine motor control required. Video modelling Watch the process Photosynthesis animation · 1:45 No time limit · Replay as many times as needed Video model Animated video replaces text-based explanation — reduces motor demand while maintaining comprehension. Check · True / False One question, two large buttons Oxygen is produced during photosynthesis. True False Targets are 56 px+ · No time limit True/False check 56 px+ tap targets, binary choice — no precision, drag, or fine motor action required. Fatigue break Scheduled rest — you've earned it. 🌿 2-minute break You've completed section 2 of 3. Rest your hands and eyes before continuing. Break prompt Scheduled fatigue breaks at fixed intervals — prevents motor fatigue from compounding cognitive load. Mastery check · Before content What you already know Photosynthesis baseline 78% Gap identified: Light-dependent reactions — fast-tracked there. Mastery gate Prior knowledge assessed before new content is presented — no repetition of mastered material. Accelerated content The light-dependent reactions Thylakoid stage Sunlight splits water — electrons released, ATP synthesised. Calvin cycle ATP drives CO₂ fixation in the stroma — glucose is built. Core concept Foundational content bypassed at pace — learner enters at their level, not the class level. Deep-dive · Unlocked at 78% The RuBisCO enzyme Extension unlocked — 78% mastery met RuBisCO (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) catalyses the first major step of carbon fixation. It is the most abundant enzyme on Earth. Why is such a critical enzyme so catalytically slow? Deep-dive Extension content unlocked at mastery threshold — no ceiling on what a twice-exceptional learner can reach. Cross-domain link Connecting to Chemistry Redox chemistry Enzyme kinetics ATP structure Electron transport Photosynthesis as a redox reaction — linked to your A-Level Chemistry module on oxidation states. Cross-domain Mastery in one subject creates lateral links — the 2E learner explores across disciplinary boundaries. ADHD **ADHD:** Six micro-batches of five cards, each under sixty words, with immediate feedback and scheduled breaks. Micro-batch 1 of 6 · 5 cards What is photosynthesis? Plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and air. This process is called photosynthesis. It happens inside the leaves. Batch 1 of 6 · 54 words · Break after batch 3 Focus block Under 60 words per batch — limits attention demand before a scheduled break. Micro-batch 2 of 6 · 5 cards The three ingredients ☀️Sunlight energy to power the reaction 💧Water drawn up through the roots 🌬️Carbon dioxide absorbed through tiny leaf pores Memory anchor Key inputs pinned as retrieval cues — offloads working memory between batches. Scheduled break Batch 3 complete — well done. ☕ 3-minute break You've covered 3 of 6 batches. Step away, then come back. Break prompt Mandatory rest between batches — restores attentional capacity before the next set. Micro-batch 6 of 6 · Check Immediate feedback What do plants release during photosynthesis? Oxygen ✓ Carbon dioxide Water ✓ Correct — shown straight away. Recall check Correct/incorrect shown instantly — closes the loop before the next session. Dyslexia **Dyslexia:** Eight audio clips of seventy-five seconds, synchronised with the transcript, with syllabified vocabulary cards. Audio clip 1 of 8 · 1:15 Hear the chapter introduction 1:15 Pho·to·syn·the·sis is the process by which plants convert sun·light into chem·i·cal en·er·gy. Audio node Each clip is 75 seconds — narration is synchronised with the highlighted transcript below. Vocabulary card · Clip 3 Chlorophyll chlo·ro·phyll *chloro* = green (Greek) · *phyll* = leaf "The green pigment in leaves that captures sunlight." Tap to hear the pronunciation Vocabulary card Syllabified key term with morphology and audio — builds phonological awareness alongside meaning. Audio clip 5 of 8 · Transcript Synchronised reading Dur·ing pho·to·syn·the·sis, plants use chlo·ro·phyll to ab·sorb sun·light and com·bine wa·ter with car·bon di·ox·ide. Speed: 0.9× 0.8× 0.9× 1.0× 1.2× Supported reading Word-by-word highlighting synchronised with narration — decouples reading pace from comprehension. Check · Audio clip 8 Listen and respond After listening to clip 8 — what are the two outputs of photosynthesis? Tap to record your answer Voice check Answer recorded aloud after listening — removes the writing barrier from comprehension assessment. ASD **ASD:** Opening bookend, three numbered topics, explicit transitions, single-answer multiple choice. Opening bookend What we will cover today Photosynthesis · 4 sections · 16 minutes Definition and overview Inputs: light, water, CO₂ Now Outputs: glucose and oxygen Closing summary Session map Full outline shown before content begins — no surprises, predictable structure throughout. Topic 2 of 3 The inputs — literally stated Plain statement A plant needs three things: sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Without all three, photosynthesis cannot happen. What it means exactly Carbon dioxide is a gas in the air. The plant pulls it in through small holes in its leaves called stomata. Concept node Core idea in literal, unambiguous language — no metaphor, idiom, or assumed inference. Explicit transition Moving to topic 3 Topic 2 complete Topic 3 next We will now look at what the plant **produces**. There are exactly two outputs. Transition node Named transition between topics — prevents disorientation and signals exactly what changes next. Check · Single answer One question — one correct answer How many inputs does photosynthesis require? Two (sunlight and water) Three (sunlight, water and CO₂) Four (including glucose) Structured check Single-answer MC with fixed format — predictable structure removes the cognitive cost of the question type itself. Dyscalculia **Dyscalculia:** Concrete anchors before symbols, numbered worked examples, untimed game-based practice. Concrete anchor The equation — blocks before symbols 6 water molecules (represented as blocks): 1 2 3 4 5 6 ↓ now as a chemical formula 6H₂O Concrete model Physical representation shown before any notation — concrete-to-abstract prevents symbol blindness. Worked example 1 Reading the full equation Step 1 Start with the inputs: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O Step 2 Add the energy source: + light Step 3 Arrow shows the reaction: → Step 4 Read the outputs: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ Step sequence Numbered worked examples — every step named and ordered before the learner attempts alone. Game-based practice · Untimed Match the molecule to its role CO₂ Carbon dioxide — an input O₂ Oxygen — an output H₂O Water — an input No time limit — take as long as you need. Untimed game Untimed game-based practice — removes time pressure while keeping engagement through play. Worked example 2 Counting outputs The reaction produces 6 oxygen molecules: 1 2 3 4 5 6 6O₂ released to the air Counting scaffold Quantities as discrete countable units — prevents the abstraction of 'six' from being opaque. Dysgraphia **Dysgraphia:** All written assessment replaced by voice, multiple choice, and graphic organisers. Concept · Listen Photosynthesis explained Plants make food using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. The food they make is called glucose. Oxygen is released as a by-product. 0:45 Audio node Concept delivered by listening — no reading or writing needed to access the core content. Graphic organiser Fill in the flow diagram ☀️ Sunlight +💧 Water +🌬️ CO₂ →🍬 Glucose +💨 Oxygen Graphic organiser Structured visual template — knowledge expressed through placement, not prose writing. Check · Multiple choice Select the correct inputs Which three things does a plant need for photosynthesis? Sunlight, water and carbon dioxide Sunlight, glucose and oxygen Water, nitrogen and carbon dioxide Multiple choice Knowledge checked by selecting — no written output or spelling required. Check · Voice Say what you know In your own words — what does a plant produce during photosynthesis, and where does it go? Tap to record (no typing needed) Voice check Answer recorded aloud — bypasses the motor and spelling barrier to written expression. DCD / Dyspraxia **DCD / Dyspraxia:** Large targets, linear navigation, video modelling, scheduled fatigue breaks. Concept · Large targets Photosynthesis in three taps What it is Plants make food from sunlight, water and CO₂. What goes in Sunlight · Water · Carbon dioxide What comes out Glucose (food) · Oxygen (gas) Concept node Content split into large tappable sections — no precision clicking or fine motor control required. Video modelling Watch the process Photosynthesis animation · 1:45 No time limit · Replay as many times as needed Video model Animated video replaces text-based explanation — reduces motor demand while maintaining comprehension. Check · True / False One question, two large buttons Oxygen is produced during photosynthesis. True False Targets are 56 px+ · No time limit True/False check 56 px+ tap targets, binary choice — no precision, drag, or fine motor action required. Fatigue break Scheduled rest — you've earned it. 🌿 2-minute break You've completed section 2 of 3. Rest your hands and eyes before continuing. Break prompt Scheduled fatigue breaks at fixed intervals — prevents motor fatigue from compounding cognitive load. Twice-Exceptional **Twice-Exceptional:** Mastery check, acceleration past foundational content, deep-dive extension on RuBisCO. Mastery check · Before content What you already know Photosynthesis baseline 78% Gap identified: Light-dependent reactions — fast-tracked there. Mastery gate Prior knowledge assessed before new content is presented — no repetition of mastered material. Accelerated content The light-dependent reactions Thylakoid stage Sunlight splits water — electrons released, ATP synthesised. Calvin cycle ATP drives CO₂ fixation in the stroma — glucose is built. Core concept Foundational content bypassed at pace — learner enters at their level, not the class level. Deep-dive · Unlocked at 78% The RuBisCO enzyme Extension unlocked — 78% mastery met RuBisCO (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) catalyses the first major step of carbon fixation. It is the most abundant enzyme on Earth. Why is such a critical enzyme so catalytically slow? Deep-dive Extension content unlocked at mastery threshold — no ceiling on what a twice-exceptional learner can reach. Cross-domain link Connecting to Chemistry Redox chemistry Enzyme kinetics ATP structure Electron transport Photosynthesis as a redox reaction — linked to your A-Level Chemistry module on oxidation states. Cross-domain Mastery in one subject creates lateral links — the 2E learner explores across disciplinary boundaries. Multiple audiences. One platform. ## Built for self-learners, students, families, and institutions ![Portrait of mixed race male fashion designer sitting in the conference room while diverse business people discussing at office](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/images/_large/4765/smiling-young-adult-with-trendy-floral-jacket-2026-01-09-09-57-28-utc.webp) Independent Learners The compounding cost of studying against your profile. 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I've seen a lot of apps that claim to support autistic learners and then hit you with a wall of unpredictable animations and random sounds. BrainPulse is calm. The visual environment is consistent, the structure is predictable, and my son knows exactly what to expect when he opens it. His brother uses it too, and it works differently for him which is sort of the whole point, isn't it Maria S. Mother of twin boys, one with ASD and one neurotypical Dyslexia " My daughter used to come home from school and refuse to read anything. Not because she didn't want to learn she was exhausted from a full day of text that just didn't work for her. We tried tutoring, but at $65 an hour for a specialist, it wasn't something we could sustain. BrainPulse adapts the way content is presented to her. She's reading voluntarily now. I genuinely didn't think I'd see that this year. Rachel W. Parent of a Year 5 child Dyscalculia " The blocks before the formula. That is all it took. 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[ Get Started ](#waitlist) # Take the struggle out of studying BrainPulse™ rebuilds the materials you are already working with around your learning profile, so you can study with less stress and more confidence. [ Get Started ](#waitlist) [ Learn more ](https://cohenhallowell.com/how-it-works/) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The evidence behind every design decision BrainPulse™ combines health sciences and AI technology to provide learning support for neurodivergent learners. Our adaptation engine is anchored in over 25 years of peer-reviewed academic research. ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/who.svg) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/nih.svg) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/cdc.svg) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ida.png) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/NAGC.png) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/bda.svg) ![](https://chbrainpulse.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/APA.svg) Seven profiles. One shared philosophy. ## Built around the way each brain actually works BrainPulse™ supports seven neurodivergent profiles, each built on peer-reviewed research. Because most learners don't fit neatly into one box, the platform automatically accounts for co-occurring profiles, giving you a single, coherent experience that works from the first session. ![ADHD icon](/images/icons/adhd-white.svg) ADHD [ Explore ](#waitlist) Focus session 4 of 6 04 Cellular respiration 5 min · then break 02:14 Working memory anchors 1 Mitochondria = powerhouse 2 ATP carries energy 3 Glucose + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O Session streak ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6 days in a row Sustained attention, working memory, and executive function support — content broken into focused chunks with built-in breaks. 5 min average chunk length Chunking Break prompts Executive scaffolds ![Dyslexia icon](/images/icons/dyslexia-white.svg) Dyslexia [ Explore ](#waitlist) Vocabulary card Listen pho·to·syn·the·sis Audio-first reconstruction with structured literacy cues, syllabified text, and phonetic vocabulary cards. Audio-first Syllabified ![Autism Spectrum icon](/images/icons/asd-white.svg) Autism Spectrum [ Explore ](#waitlist) Session outline 3 steps · 12 min Warm-up recap New concept 3 Check understanding Predictable structure and sensory regulation — every session previewed in advance with consistent pacing and quiet UI. Predictable flow Low-stim UI ![Dyscalculia icon](/images/icons/dyscalculia-white.svg) Dyscalculia [ Explore ](#waitlist) Fractions · ¾ ↓ equivalent to 3 / 4 = 0.75 Concrete-to-abstract sequencing for numerical content — visual manipulatives before symbols, always. Visual models Step gradient ![Dysgraphia icon](/images/icons/dysgraphia-white.svg) Dysgraphia [ Explore ](#waitlist) Answer this question What process do plants use to make food? Voice A Multiple choice ⇌ Match Writing-free expression of knowledge — voice input, multiple choice, and matching replace hand-written answers. 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If anything needs adjusting, you can change it at any time. 1 Upload materials Files, links, or notes. 2 Select your profile How your brain works. 3 Your learning experience A learning experience built just for you. Or browse from your device. One file or a whole folder — whatever's easiest. Paste a link to a lecture, syllabus, or article Add link Works with YouTube, Coursera, Google Docs, most article URLs and web PDFs. That doesn't look like a valid URL — make sure it starts with http:// or https://. Paste your notes or a chunk of reading Add text Pick one or more profiles ### How does your brain tend to work? Your adapted experience ### Here's what BrainPulse™ put together for you. Built from and tuned for . Overview A 90-second primer The big idea from your material, in plain language. 1:32 Reading Broken into steps Visual map Connections Practice Check your understanding Node 1 · 5 min What is photosynthesis? Plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and air. This process is called photosynthesis. Focus block 1 of 4 · 02:14 remaining Focus block Timed content chunk with a break prompt — supports sustained attention. Node 2 · 5 min The ingredients ☀️Sunlight energy source 💧Water from the roots 🌬️Carbon dioxide from the air Memory anchor Key facts pinned as retrieval cues to offload working memory. Node 3 · 5 min What does the plant produce? 🍬 Glucose stored energy 💨 Oxygen released to air Output node End products shown first — gives the brain a target before the detail. Node 4 · Check Quick recall What do plants use sunlight for? Making food (glucose) Where does CO₂ come from? What gas do plants release? Recall check Short retrieval questions spaced after learning to consolidate memory. Listen first · 1:32 Hear the lesson Press play to hear the full photosynthesis lesson narrated at your pace. 1:32 Audio node Full narration — listening before reading reduces decoding load. Key word Vocabulary card pho·to·syn·the·sis *photo* = light · *synthesis* = making "The making of something using light." Vocabulary card Key term broken into syllables — builds phonological awareness. Read with support Open-spaced passage Plants use sun·light to turn wa·ter and car·bon di·ox·ide in·to glu·cose and ox·y·gen. Supported reading Text spaced and highlighted — reduces visual crowding. Check · Audio Say your answer What do plants produce during photosynthesis? Tap to record your answer Voice check Answer recorded aloud — removes the writing barrier from assessment. Session outline What we will cover 4 steps · 15 minutes total What photosynthesis is Inputs: light, water, CO₂ 3 Outputs: glucose, oxygen 4 Check your understanding Session map Full outline shown before content begins — no surprises. Concept · Plain language Photosynthesis, clearly stated One sentence Plants make glucose from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. What it means The plant uses light as energy to combine water and CO₂ and produce food. Concept node Core idea in literal, unambiguous language — no idioms required. Visual sequence Step by step — always the same order ☀️ Light 💧 Water 🌬️ CO₂ 🍬 Glucose 🫧 Oxygen Visual sequence Consistent, repeatable visual order — reduces cognitive unpredictability. Check · Structured Two clear questions How many inputs does photosynthesis need? 1 2 3 4 What does the plant make? Water Glucose Sunlight Structured check Fixed-format questions — predictable structure reduces processing overhead. The equation · Visual first What goes in and comes out ☀️ Light +💧 ×6 Water +🌬️ ×6 CO₂ →🍬 Glucose +💨 ×6 O₂ 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ Concrete model Abstract equation shown as physical representation — concrete before symbolic. Counting blocks The 6 molecules of water 6 water molecules needed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Each block = one water molecule. All six are combined in the reaction. Counting scaffold Quantities visualised as discrete, countable units before notation. Step-by-step The reaction in order Step 1 Plant absorbs sunlight Step 2 Roots draw up water Step 3 Leaves take in CO₂ Step 4 Glucose + oxygen are made Step sequence Every calculation broken into named, ordered steps — no skipped reasoning. Check · No time pressure Pick the right answer How many types of molecule does photosynthesis produce? 1 2 3 4 No time limit — take as long as you need. Untimed check No time limit — removes performance anxiety from assessment. Concept · Listen Hear it explained Photosynthesis — how plants use light to make food. Press play. Audio node Concept delivered by listening — no reading or writing required. Check · Multiple choice What do plants need? Sunlight, water and CO₂ Sunlight and glucose only Water and oxygen only Multiple choice Knowledge checked by selecting — no written output required. Check · Match Pair each input to its source Sunlight The sun Water The roots CO₂ The air Match node Recognition-based, not production-based — no writing required. Check · Voice Say what you know In your own words — what happens during photosynthesis? Tap to record your answer Voice check Answer by voice — bypasses the motor barrier to written expression. Concept Photosynthesis in three taps What it is Plants make food from light What goes in Light, water, CO₂ What comes out Glucose and oxygen Concept node Core idea in large, tappable sections — no precision required. Check · True / False Large tap targets Plants use sunlight to make food. True False Targets are 56 px+ · No time limit True/False check Binary choice with 56 px+ targets — no fine motor control needed. Check · Pick one What do plants produce? Glucose and oxygen Carbon dioxide Water Selection check Single tap selects — no drag, swipe, or precise motor action needed. Summary Key facts — tap to confirm Photosynthesis makes glucose from light. Water comes from roots, CO₂ from air. Oxygen is released as a by-product. Confirmation node Tap each fact to confirm — builds session summary through simple interaction. Mastery check What you already know Photosynthesis baseline 78% Gap found: Light-dependent reactions Mastery gate Prior knowledge assessed before new content — no repetition of known material. Core concept The two-stage reaction Light reactions Convert sunlight → ATP energy in the thylakoid. Calvin cycle Use ATP to build glucose in the stroma. Core concept Foundational content with scaffolding — serves both support and challenge tracks. Deep-dive · Unlocked Electron transport chain Extension unlocked — 92% mastery met Explore how electrons from water splitting drive ATP synthesis — the mechanism behind stage 1. Deep-dive Extended content unlocked at mastery threshold — no ceiling on exploration. Cross-domain link Chemistry connection Redox reactions ATP structure Enzyme kinetics Chlorophyll absorption Linked to your Chemistry module — photosynthesis as a redox reaction. Cross-domain Connection to related content in another subject — mastery creates lateral links. ### You're doing great. Ready to open it? We'll save your progress as you go. Nothing is published or shared — this experience is just for you. Open my study plan → ## Join the waitlist Use the form below to join the waitlist and be among the first to access the BrainPulse™ engine. BrainPulse™ launches in Days Hours Min Sec ← Back Add at least one file to continue. Looks great — ready when you are. Pick at least one profile to continue. Nice — we'll tune around that. The Challenge One in five learners is neurodivergent. Standard study materials were not designed for them. Educational content is, by long convention, designed around a narrow neurotypical profile. 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Seven adapted experiences. ## A claim about adaptation is only as strong as the demonstration that follows it A chapter on photosynthesis, drawn unedited from a standard biology textbook, is carried through all seven profile pipelines so the difference can be observed rather than asserted. **The source is identical in each case; the experience is not.** Select a profile tab to examine the corresponding output and read the short note that explains which research finding shaped the choices made. ADHD Dyslexia ASD Dyscalculia Dysgraphia DCD / Dyspraxia Twice-Exceptional **ADHD:** Six micro-batches of five cards, each under sixty words, with immediate feedback and scheduled breaks. Micro-batch 1 of 6 · 5 cards What is photosynthesis? Plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and air. This process is called photosynthesis. It happens inside the leaves. Batch 1 of 6 · 54 words · Break after batch 3 Focus block Under 60 words per batch — limits attention demand before a scheduled break. Micro-batch 2 of 6 · 5 cards The three ingredients ☀️Sunlight energy to power the reaction 💧Water drawn up through the roots 🌬️Carbon dioxide absorbed through tiny leaf pores Memory anchor Key inputs pinned as retrieval cues — offloads working memory between batches. Scheduled break Batch 3 complete — well done. ☕ 3-minute break You've covered 3 of 6 batches. Step away, then come back. Break prompt Mandatory rest between batches — restores attentional capacity before the next set. Micro-batch 6 of 6 · Check Immediate feedback What do plants release during photosynthesis? Oxygen ✓ Carbon dioxide Water ✓ Correct — shown straight away. Recall check Correct/incorrect shown instantly — closes the loop before the next session. Audio clip 1 of 8 · 1:15 Hear the chapter introduction 1:15 Pho·to·syn·the·sis is the process by which plants convert sun·light into chem·i·cal en·er·gy. Audio node Each clip is 75 seconds — narration is synchronised with the highlighted transcript below. Vocabulary card · Clip 3 Chlorophyll chlo·ro·phyll *chloro* = green (Greek) · *phyll* = leaf "The green pigment in leaves that captures sunlight." Tap to hear the pronunciation Vocabulary card Syllabified key term with morphology and audio — builds phonological awareness alongside meaning. Audio clip 5 of 8 · Transcript Synchronised reading Dur·ing pho·to·syn·the·sis, plants use chlo·ro·phyll to ab·sorb sun·light and com·bine wa·ter with car·bon di·ox·ide. Speed: 0.9× 0.8× 0.9× 1.0× 1.2× Supported reading Word-by-word highlighting synchronised with narration — decouples reading pace from comprehension. Check · Audio clip 8 Listen and respond After listening to clip 8 — what are the two outputs of photosynthesis? Tap to record your answer Voice check Answer recorded aloud after listening — removes the writing barrier from comprehension assessment. Opening bookend What we will cover today Photosynthesis · 4 sections · 16 minutes Definition and overview Inputs: light, water, CO₂ Now Outputs: glucose and oxygen Closing summary Session map Full outline shown before content begins — no surprises, predictable structure throughout. Topic 2 of 3 The inputs — literally stated Plain statement A plant needs three things: sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Without all three, photosynthesis cannot happen. What it means exactly Carbon dioxide is a gas in the air. The plant pulls it in through small holes in its leaves called stomata. Concept node Core idea in literal, unambiguous language — no metaphor, idiom, or assumed inference. Explicit transition Moving to topic 3 Topic 2 complete Topic 3 next We will now look at what the plant **produces**. There are exactly two outputs. Transition node Named transition between topics — prevents disorientation and signals exactly what changes next. Check · Single answer One question — one correct answer How many inputs does photosynthesis require? Two (sunlight and water) Three (sunlight, water and CO₂) Four (including glucose) Structured check Single-answer MC with fixed format — predictable structure removes the cognitive cost of the question type itself. Concrete anchor The equation — blocks before symbols 6 water molecules (represented as blocks): 1 2 3 4 5 6 ↓ now as a chemical formula 6H₂O Concrete model Physical representation shown before any notation — concrete-to-abstract prevents symbol blindness. Worked example 1 Reading the full equation Step 1 Start with the inputs: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O Step 2 Add the energy source: + light Step 3 Arrow shows the reaction: → Step 4 Read the outputs: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ Step sequence Numbered worked examples — every step named and ordered before the learner attempts alone. Game-based practice · Untimed Match the molecule to its role CO₂ Carbon dioxide — an input O₂ Oxygen — an output H₂O Water — an input No time limit — take as long as you need. Untimed game Untimed game-based practice — removes time pressure while keeping engagement through play. Worked example 2 Counting outputs The reaction produces 6 oxygen molecules: 1 2 3 4 5 6 6O₂ released to the air Counting scaffold Quantities as discrete countable units — prevents the abstraction of 'six' from being opaque. Concept · Listen Photosynthesis explained Plants make food using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. The food they make is called glucose. Oxygen is released as a by-product. 0:45 Audio node Concept delivered by listening — no reading or writing needed to access the core content. Graphic organiser Fill in the flow diagram ☀️ Sunlight +💧 Water +🌬️ CO₂ →🍬 Glucose +💨 Oxygen Graphic organiser Structured visual template — knowledge expressed through placement, not prose writing. Check · Multiple choice Select the correct inputs Which three things does a plant need for photosynthesis? Sunlight, water and carbon dioxide Sunlight, glucose and oxygen Water, nitrogen and carbon dioxide Multiple choice Knowledge checked by selecting — no written output or spelling required. Check · Voice Say what you know In your own words — what does a plant produce during photosynthesis, and where does it go? Tap to record (no typing needed) Voice check Answer recorded aloud — bypasses the motor and spelling barrier to written expression. Concept · Large targets Photosynthesis in three taps What it is Plants make food from sunlight, water and CO₂. What goes in Sunlight · Water · Carbon dioxide What comes out Glucose (food) · Oxygen (gas) Concept node Content split into large tappable sections — no precision clicking or fine motor control required. Video modelling Watch the process Photosynthesis animation · 1:45 No time limit · Replay as many times as needed Video model Animated video replaces text-based explanation — reduces motor demand while maintaining comprehension. Check · True / False One question, two large buttons Oxygen is produced during photosynthesis. True False Targets are 56 px+ · No time limit True/False check 56 px+ tap targets, binary choice — no precision, drag, or fine motor action required. Fatigue break Scheduled rest — you've earned it. 🌿 2-minute break You've completed section 2 of 3. Rest your hands and eyes before continuing. Break prompt Scheduled fatigue breaks at fixed intervals — prevents motor fatigue from compounding cognitive load. Mastery check · Before content What you already know Photosynthesis baseline 78% Gap identified: Light-dependent reactions — fast-tracked there. Mastery gate Prior knowledge assessed before new content is presented — no repetition of mastered material. Accelerated content The light-dependent reactions Thylakoid stage Sunlight splits water — electrons released, ATP synthesised. Calvin cycle ATP drives CO₂ fixation in the stroma — glucose is built. Core concept Foundational content bypassed at pace — learner enters at their level, not the class level. Deep-dive · Unlocked at 78% The RuBisCO enzyme Extension unlocked — 78% mastery met RuBisCO (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) catalyses the first major step of carbon fixation. It is the most abundant enzyme on Earth. Why is such a critical enzyme so catalytically slow? Deep-dive Extension content unlocked at mastery threshold — no ceiling on what a twice-exceptional learner can reach. Cross-domain link Connecting to Chemistry Redox chemistry Enzyme kinetics ATP structure Electron transport Photosynthesis as a redox reaction — linked to your A-Level Chemistry module on oxidation states. Cross-domain Mastery in one subject creates lateral links — the 2E learner explores across disciplinary boundaries. ADHD **ADHD:** Six micro-batches of five cards, each under sixty words, with immediate feedback and scheduled breaks. Micro-batch 1 of 6 · 5 cards What is photosynthesis? Plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and air. This process is called photosynthesis. It happens inside the leaves. Batch 1 of 6 · 54 words · Break after batch 3 Focus block Under 60 words per batch — limits attention demand before a scheduled break. Micro-batch 2 of 6 · 5 cards The three ingredients ☀️Sunlight energy to power the reaction 💧Water drawn up through the roots 🌬️Carbon dioxide absorbed through tiny leaf pores Memory anchor Key inputs pinned as retrieval cues — offloads working memory between batches. Scheduled break Batch 3 complete — well done. ☕ 3-minute break You've covered 3 of 6 batches. Step away, then come back. Break prompt Mandatory rest between batches — restores attentional capacity before the next set. Micro-batch 6 of 6 · Check Immediate feedback What do plants release during photosynthesis? Oxygen ✓ Carbon dioxide Water ✓ Correct — shown straight away. Recall check Correct/incorrect shown instantly — closes the loop before the next session. Dyslexia **Dyslexia:** Eight audio clips of seventy-five seconds, synchronised with the transcript, with syllabified vocabulary cards. Audio clip 1 of 8 · 1:15 Hear the chapter introduction 1:15 Pho·to·syn·the·sis is the process by which plants convert sun·light into chem·i·cal en·er·gy. Audio node Each clip is 75 seconds — narration is synchronised with the highlighted transcript below. Vocabulary card · Clip 3 Chlorophyll chlo·ro·phyll *chloro* = green (Greek) · *phyll* = leaf "The green pigment in leaves that captures sunlight." Tap to hear the pronunciation Vocabulary card Syllabified key term with morphology and audio — builds phonological awareness alongside meaning. Audio clip 5 of 8 · Transcript Synchronised reading Dur·ing pho·to·syn·the·sis, plants use chlo·ro·phyll to ab·sorb sun·light and com·bine wa·ter with car·bon di·ox·ide. Speed: 0.9× 0.8× 0.9× 1.0× 1.2× Supported reading Word-by-word highlighting synchronised with narration — decouples reading pace from comprehension. Check · Audio clip 8 Listen and respond After listening to clip 8 — what are the two outputs of photosynthesis? Tap to record your answer Voice check Answer recorded aloud after listening — removes the writing barrier from comprehension assessment. ASD **ASD:** Opening bookend, three numbered topics, explicit transitions, single-answer multiple choice. Opening bookend What we will cover today Photosynthesis · 4 sections · 16 minutes Definition and overview Inputs: light, water, CO₂ Now Outputs: glucose and oxygen Closing summary Session map Full outline shown before content begins — no surprises, predictable structure throughout. Topic 2 of 3 The inputs — literally stated Plain statement A plant needs three things: sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Without all three, photosynthesis cannot happen. What it means exactly Carbon dioxide is a gas in the air. The plant pulls it in through small holes in its leaves called stomata. Concept node Core idea in literal, unambiguous language — no metaphor, idiom, or assumed inference. Explicit transition Moving to topic 3 Topic 2 complete Topic 3 next We will now look at what the plant **produces**. There are exactly two outputs. Transition node Named transition between topics — prevents disorientation and signals exactly what changes next. Check · Single answer One question — one correct answer How many inputs does photosynthesis require? Two (sunlight and water) Three (sunlight, water and CO₂) Four (including glucose) Structured check Single-answer MC with fixed format — predictable structure removes the cognitive cost of the question type itself. Dyscalculia **Dyscalculia:** Concrete anchors before symbols, numbered worked examples, untimed game-based practice. Concrete anchor The equation — blocks before symbols 6 water molecules (represented as blocks): 1 2 3 4 5 6 ↓ now as a chemical formula 6H₂O Concrete model Physical representation shown before any notation — concrete-to-abstract prevents symbol blindness. Worked example 1 Reading the full equation Step 1 Start with the inputs: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O Step 2 Add the energy source: + light Step 3 Arrow shows the reaction: → Step 4 Read the outputs: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ Step sequence Numbered worked examples — every step named and ordered before the learner attempts alone. Game-based practice · Untimed Match the molecule to its role CO₂ Carbon dioxide — an input O₂ Oxygen — an output H₂O Water — an input No time limit — take as long as you need. Untimed game Untimed game-based practice — removes time pressure while keeping engagement through play. Worked example 2 Counting outputs The reaction produces 6 oxygen molecules: 1 2 3 4 5 6 6O₂ released to the air Counting scaffold Quantities as discrete countable units — prevents the abstraction of 'six' from being opaque. Dysgraphia **Dysgraphia:** All written assessment replaced by voice, multiple choice, and graphic organisers. Concept · Listen Photosynthesis explained Plants make food using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. The food they make is called glucose. Oxygen is released as a by-product. 0:45 Audio node Concept delivered by listening — no reading or writing needed to access the core content. Graphic organiser Fill in the flow diagram ☀️ Sunlight +💧 Water +🌬️ CO₂ →🍬 Glucose +💨 Oxygen Graphic organiser Structured visual template — knowledge expressed through placement, not prose writing. Check · Multiple choice Select the correct inputs Which three things does a plant need for photosynthesis? Sunlight, water and carbon dioxide Sunlight, glucose and oxygen Water, nitrogen and carbon dioxide Multiple choice Knowledge checked by selecting — no written output or spelling required. Check · Voice Say what you know In your own words — what does a plant produce during photosynthesis, and where does it go? Tap to record (no typing needed) Voice check Answer recorded aloud — bypasses the motor and spelling barrier to written expression. DCD / Dyspraxia **DCD / Dyspraxia:** Large targets, linear navigation, video modelling, scheduled fatigue breaks. Concept · Large targets Photosynthesis in three taps What it is Plants make food from sunlight, water and CO₂. What goes in Sunlight · Water · Carbon dioxide What comes out Glucose (food) · Oxygen (gas) Concept node Content split into large tappable sections — no precision clicking or fine motor control required. Video modelling Watch the process Photosynthesis animation · 1:45 No time limit · Replay as many times as needed Video model Animated video replaces text-based explanation — reduces motor demand while maintaining comprehension. Check · True / False One question, two large buttons Oxygen is produced during photosynthesis. True False Targets are 56 px+ · No time limit True/False check 56 px+ tap targets, binary choice — no precision, drag, or fine motor action required. Fatigue break Scheduled rest — you've earned it. 🌿 2-minute break You've completed section 2 of 3. Rest your hands and eyes before continuing. Break prompt Scheduled fatigue breaks at fixed intervals — prevents motor fatigue from compounding cognitive load. Twice-Exceptional **Twice-Exceptional:** Mastery check, acceleration past foundational content, deep-dive extension on RuBisCO. Mastery check · Before content What you already know Photosynthesis baseline 78% Gap identified: Light-dependent reactions — fast-tracked there. Mastery gate Prior knowledge assessed before new content is presented — no repetition of mastered material. Accelerated content The light-dependent reactions Thylakoid stage Sunlight splits water — electrons released, ATP synthesised. Calvin cycle ATP drives CO₂ fixation in the stroma — glucose is built. Core concept Foundational content bypassed at pace — learner enters at their level, not the class level. Deep-dive · Unlocked at 78% The RuBisCO enzyme Extension unlocked — 78% mastery met RuBisCO (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) catalyses the first major step of carbon fixation. It is the most abundant enzyme on Earth. Why is such a critical enzyme so catalytically slow? 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