Frequently asked questions

Braidy® offers fun, colourful, multi-sensory toys and resources that help children aged three to 16 (and adults) organise their thinking for communicating , comprehending, regulating emotions, problem solving and writing. Braidy® was designed in 1991 by Maryellen Rooney Moreau, M.ED., CCC-SLP. Based on years of research and experience she pioneered the idea of designing meaningful symbols "icons" to represent components of a story. She created a powerful tool that children can hold in their hands to tell a story. When it worked so well for one 3rd grader, it was field-tested by speech pathologists & reading specialists in a private school on a college campus. Word of its success with a neurodivergent population brought Braidy® to the attention of public school programs, and has become widely used in general education classrooms as well! It is now in use in 36 countries across the globe.

Everyone! Designed to build the oral language foundations of literacy for speaking, listening, reading, and writing, Braidy® helps all children (aged 3-16) and the adults in their lives. With Braidy®, parents and educators feel empowered to help children organise their thoughts, identify their feelings, resolve conflict, reduce anxiety, make plans, decide action steps and find solutions to problems. Because Braidy® helps children process thoughts and emotions in a calming way, it can be especially beneficial for children with ADHD, Dyslexia, Anxiety and on the Autism spectrum.

Send us an email and we can make a time to chat! We can help you identify the best resources and approach for your family, school, or organisation. Or you can purchase The Braidy® Approach Introduction with 10 Weekly Lessons and Give it a Go.

The Braidy® methodology, developed 30+ years ago, is the longest-running, research-based approach of its kind. With an easy-to-use icon system, Braidy® teaches a communication skillset both children and adults can learn to manage the chaos of daily experiences.

Yes! Braidy® is being enjoyed by close to half a million children in 26 countries. It was developed over 30 years ago, has been tried and tested, and has been given a huge seal of approval from educators, mental health professionals, families, and children!