Challenges before Brain in Hand
Georgina is autistic and experiences anxiety; she began university after two gap years and found the transition overwhelming. Adjusting to a new environment and managing academic demands became emotionally exhausting. She lacked confidence with self-advocacy and independent tasks, such as travelling alone, and needed structured support to manage wellbeing, study pressures, and routine.
How Brain in Hand helped
Brain in Hand became a daily support and “constant companion” throughout university and a placement year. The app supported planning, coping strategies, and wellbeing management - helping with tasks like requesting academic extensions, organising travel home, and easing transitions between study and work.
The results
With Brain in Hand, Georgina developed resilience, independence, and self-advocacy skills. She continued her degree and successfully completed a placement year during it, which included travelling independently for the first time. She grew more confident setting boundaries, asking for support, and navigating university life. She credits Brain in Hand as a key factor that enabled them to remain in higher education and thrive through major transitions.