Symptoms

You've hit the wall. Here's a space with nothing demanding your attention.

Sophia Autistic Shutdown Recovery Protocol

Autistic shutdown is a protective response to sustained overstimulation — a forced system downtime. Recovery requires minimal input and absolute safety. This space is deliberately low-stimulation: one text area, no colors, no sounds, no social pressure. Private and offline.

Quick Summary

What it is
Experiencing autistic shutdown?
What it helps with
Overload recovery, sensory input reduction need, non-speaking periods, withdrawal necessity.
How to use it
Open Sophia → Describe how the pattern shows up today, as plainly as you can → When it comes back, write again and notice what has changed

Sophia is a journaling tool, not a crisis service. If you might be in danger, here is where to find help now.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it private?

Yes. Everything you write is stored only in your browser (IndexedDB, via PGlite) and is never sent to a server. Sophia does send a few content-free usage signals so we can see what to fix; the privacy page lists exactly what.

Do I need an account?

No. There are no accounts or logins. Open Sophia and start writing.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once it has loaded, Sophia works offline as a Progressive Web App, including in airplane mode.