Why PhiliaHealth is the Wearable Designed for Autistic Adults
Why PhiliaHealth is the Wearable Designed for Autistic Adults
Many autistic adults experience moments of doubt about their stress levels or sleep patterns. "Am I really stressed, or am I overreacting?" "Did I actually sleep badly, or does it just feel that way?" These questions can lead to second-guessing ourselves and ignoring important signals from our bodies.
PhiliaHealth was created to help remove this guesswork and provide clear, actionable information about how you're really feeling. Here's how it's making a difference:
Remove the Guesswork from Stress Management
“For the first time, I have concrete data to identify what works best for me, empowering me to take control of my nervous system regulation with confidence,” says Sean H., an autistic adult in Victoria.
The spot check feature acts as a learning tool to:
Show you how stressed you actually are right now
Help you notice patterns you might have missed
Validate your experiences with objective data
As Emma Goodall notes, "I will not feel like I'm stressed, but when I do a spot check, I can see my stress is very high. This helps me know when to use interoception and polyvagal activities."
Learn What Actually Works for You
PhiliaHealth isn't about collecting data for its own sake—it's about discovering what works specifically for you. Users can:
Measure the effectiveness of different coping strategies
See clear evidence of what helps and what doesn't
Build personalized approaches based on real results
"Everyone's different," Sean emphasises. "The real benefit is being able to try something and actually measure if it works for you."
Many wearables fail to consider sensory sensitivities, a key concern for autistic individuals. Dr. Emma Goodall from South Australia shares,
“The Philia Labs device is really comfortable and surprisingly light on the wrist. Now I can work out what is triggering my stress and poor sleep… life-changing for an AuDHDer with chronic insomnia.”
PhiliaHealth’s sensory-friendly design ensures that users have options to suit their comfort preferences. The strap is available in soft-thread nylon with velcro and silicone with a stainless steel buckle, catering to different sensory needs.
Additionally, PhiliaHealth is actively developing a loop-style silicone strap to provide even more choices, though this will take time to perfect. These design considerations ensure the device can be worn comfortably throughout the day, making it accessible for those who may struggle with traditional wearables.
Understand Your Sleep Patterns
For those struggling with sleep, PhiliaHealth provides validation and understanding. Emma shares her experience with chronic insomnia:
"I have a two to three hour sleep cycle. I take two to three hours to get to sleep, sleep for two to three hours, then I'm awake for two to three hours. Having objective data helps me communicate this pattern to medical professionals and access appropriate support."
Supporting Professional Care with Real Evidence
For healthcare providers, PhiliaHealth transforms subjective experiences into clear data. Holly Bridges, founder of Anxiety Reframe Technique, explains:
"PhiliaHealth allows me to have an objective tool to measure therapy outcomes. It also allows my clients to correlate their direct experience as a measure of the success of the work we are doing together."
The device’s data-driven insights help clinicians track the impact of interventions, even for clients who may struggle with interoception or articulating their experiences.
Dr. Duane Smith, a psychologist, notes, “Philia Labs is meeting this unmet need through their cutting-edge biometric analysis, which adds an important dimension in measuring physical and mental health outcomes.”
Empowering Care Centres with Real-Time Insights
PhiliaHealth is also transforming how care centres support clients with emotional regulation challenges. Simone Anderson, Director of Helping Hands Centre, shares, “Being able to track sleep patterns and levels of anxiety of those at our centre enables us to plan appropriate interventions quickly and accurately.”
The ability to provide actionable insights in real time empowers staff to deliver targeted support, ensuring better outcomes for clients.
Designed by People Who Understand
PhiliaHealth has been developed alongside autistic adults and caregivers who understand these challenges firsthand. The focus isn't on tracking everything—it's on providing actionable information when you need it most.
Features like the spot check were specifically designed to help you:
Validate your experiences
Learn your unique patterns
Measure what actually works for you
Communicate effectively with healthcare providers
A Different Kind of Support Tool
PhiliaHealth represents a new approach to supporting autistic adults—one focused on learning and understanding rather than just tracking. Whether you're:
Trying to understand your stress patterns
Looking for evidence of what helps you
Needing to communicate your experiences to others
Working to build better self-awareness
PhiliaHealth provides the clear, actionable information you need to make informed decisions about your wellbeing.
The Future of Personalised Neurodivergent Care
PhiliaHealth represents a new standard for wearables designed for autistic adults. By focusing on stress, sleep, and sensory support, it offers tools that empower users to understand and improve their mental and physical health. The results? A life-changing device that fosters independence, enhances therapy, and enables better care for neurodivergent individuals.
Whether you’re an autistic adult, a caregiver, or a clinician, PhiliaHealth is designed to support you where it matters most.
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