The latest articles on DEV Community by Nicholas Johnston (@nicholas_johnston_0f79cf9). https://dev.to/nicholas_johnston_0f79cf9 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3180339%2F6347bcc3-288c-4391-bced-ac5f2c6640fb.png https://dev.to/nicholas_johnston_0f79cf9 en Nicholas Johnston Mon, 19 May 2025 12:43:06 +0000 https://dev.to/nicholas_johnston_0f79cf9/calling-all-kind-hearted-developers-help-build-a-free-app-for-autism-families-41o3 https://dev.to/nicholas_johnston_0f79cf9/calling-all-kind-hearted-developers-help-build-a-free-app-for-autism-families-41o3 <p>Hey Dev Community 👋</p> <p>I'm reaching out to you as a dad in Dublin, raising an incredible autistic child who experiences the world in a truly unique way. Like many parents on this journey, I've found that getting support can be overwhelming and confusing.</p> <p>Deciphering the HSE system, applying for SNA support, navigating carer’s allowance, or just finding the right professionals often feels like a full-time job. There’s no clear roadmap, and the process can leave you feeling lost, alone, or left behind.</p> <p><strong>That’s why I’ve started building <a href="https://www.spectrumconnect.eu" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.spectrumconnect.eu</a> with Lovable.dev — a free app designed for parents of autistic children.</strong> Here’s what it aims to do:</p> <ul> <li>📆 Track important dates and applications (like SNA reviews or therapy appointments)</li> <li>🗺️ Provide simple, guided steps to help families understand where they are in the process</li> <li>🤝 Connect with trusted professionals</li> <li>📑 Store and access important documents easily</li> <li>💙 Most importantly, help parents feel seen and supported</li> </ul> <p>I’m not a developer by trade — I’ve taught myself as much as I can, and I’m using Supabase as the backend. But now, I’m at the stage where I <strong>really need some experienced developer support to bring this vision fully to life.</strong></p> <p><strong>Are you a developer who knows React, TypeScript, or Supabase?</strong><br><br> Would you be willing to dedicate a few hours a week as a volunteer to help build something meaningful for families like mine?</p> <p>This is a volunteer project. I’m committed to keeping it <strong>100% free for parents</strong> — no ads, no fees, ever.</p> <p>If this resonates with you, please DM me! After a chat, I’d be happy to invite you to the GitHub repo, Lovable.dev environment, or Supabase project — whatever’s most useful for you.</p> <p>Thank you for reading, and for believing in a more supportive future for our children.</p> <p>🌈 <a href="https://lnkd.in/erAfmNvc" rel="noopener noreferrer">Project Link (still in development)</a></p> <h1> opensource #volunteer #react #typescript #supabase #autism #neurodiversity #parenting #autismsupport #dublin #ireland #socialimpact #techforgood #developers #caregivers #hse #sna #carersrights #autismparents #lovabledev </h1> opensource volunteer typescript socialimpact