An innovative AI-based web app that reduces wait times for assessing and treating students with ADHD, resulting in a 130% improvement in attention

Schologists is a UK-based education/edtech SME led by Samuel Swidzinski (project lead), Rob Mann (technical lead) and Karly Drabot (research lead). 42% of teachers feel ill-equipped to support ADHD needs, with more than 50% of students with ADHD facing fixed-term school exclusions and 30% struggling with chronic unemployment. ADHD affects 5% of children in the UK and 8% globally. Children often wait over a year for assessment and intervention, with longer waits in lower socio-economic areas. The average cost of interventions per student is £5.49K, costing the government £670M annually. The cost of unsupported ADHD reaches billions in the UK and hundreds of billions globally. ADHD impacts educational outcomes and increases teacher burnout, with up to 74% of teachers experiencing it. In the long term, ADHD reduces individuals' net worth by 75% at retirement. The first AI web-based app to reduce wait times for assessing and treating students with ADHD is being developed by Schologists. By providing immediate assessments, this solution saves teachers an average of seven hours per student, resulting in a total annual saving of 302 hours for schools, with 27% of students seeking referrals. With Pebble, teachers can spend more time on education, which could reduce exclusion for 21 at-risk students in each school. Additionally, it enhances attention by 130%.