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A labor of love, built to help bridge communication gaps
ClearCommunicationApp provides actual definitions of implied meanings, idioms, sarcasm, generational, regional, and social phrases that native neurotypical people often use. While this app was built with neurodivergent individuals in mind, it's truly for anyone and everyone who finds it helpful—whether you're navigating cultural differences, learning English, or simply want to understand the hidden meanings behind everyday phrases.
This is great for anything you might need a timer for—without having to say Mississippi (out loud or in your head)!
Timer use ideas:
Here you can jot things down when they come to mind, so you can reference it later when you have time to utilize some productivity (and might not remember the things you thought of earlier). Easily check off tasks when you've got them done! You can also delete a task if you entered it by accident.
💡 Tips:
There is no task too small! Sometimes it's less overwhelming to break tasks up into smaller tasks. PLUS it feels more accomplishing to check more things off your list!
📝 Example:
Instead of "laundry," you can list: put clothes in the wash, move laundry to the dryer, remove laundry from dryer, fold laundry, and put away laundry. If you are anything like me—you might squirrel 🐿️ (and then feel less accomplished). If you break things up (into bite size pieces) you can check off the parts you have done and see what is left to do!
Paste in a confusing message, a sarcastic line, or anything someone said where you're not sure what they actually meant. The Interpreter helps you decode the tone, likely intent, and gives you possible responses — no judgment, just clarity.
💡 When it helps:
📝 Example:
"It's fine, whatever." — The Interpreter might say: it's probably NOT fine. The person may feel frustrated but doesn't want to argue. A possible reply: "I want to make sure I understand — would it help to talk about it when you have space?"
Hi! I'm Katie, a neurodivergent single mom of 4 neurodivergent kids. While my kids have me to help them interpret the world around them—societal expectations, implied meanings, societal norms, etc—I one hundred percent understand how challenging it can be learning to navigate in a world that is not made for you, essentially, on your own.
I had to figure things out for myself, as a kid, while experiencing many misunderstandings and social blunders. To have an easily accessible pocket tool would have been so amazing! And, quite honestly, my brain got the best of me and I stayed up one night until 5am as I began building this app. I slept for a bit and got back to work!
I've never built an app before, but this is a way I believe to be beneficial in channeling GOOD impulsive, hyperfocused, analytical decision making for the potential benefit of others!
While I made this app as an individual with a differently-wired brain, I believe this app may be beneficial for, not only others like me, but also for those seeking clarification for generational and regional colloquial terms.
I've been gifted with an eidetic memory for text and creativity. I love learning fun random facts & interesting not-so-well-known history. (Would anyone be interested in a fun quirky useless fact and/or interesting not well known history section? Let me know!)
I love languages and find them intriguing to learn. I also love music very much! I play a little piano, but am not great at sight reading for piano—I can improv and have fun on the spur of the moment, though! I love to sing, as well, & can sight read vocally easily. Karaoke is fun, of course, too! 🎤🎹
My son is AMAZING at basketball 🏀 and my 3 daughters are all Girl Scouts 🍪!
My oldest 3 children (2 daughters & my son) are dyslexic. My oldest daughter has overcome challenges and is now in high school aiming to graduate with, not only her high school diploma, but also her associate's degree! My youngest is in gifted and talented!
I have chronic health problems (POTS, HSD, migraines, along with a slew of other things) and my children have varying levels of spiciness in the health department, as well. We're a resilient bunch! 💜
I'm a native English speaker, but I also know ASL (American Sign Language). I have auditory processing disorder (which definitely does not help me when it comes to misunderstandings!), but my brain wiring is connected on a more fluid level with my hands than my voice and ears.
Using my voice and ears can be very draining for me, so I will go voice off at home with my kids somewhat often. I do help interpret for the Deaf & Deaf/Blind members at my church.
Languages I know:
“It's like a professional version of urban dictionary haha I am here for it!”
— Matt
I'd like to express my plethora of appreciation by thanking the many content creators who have substantially increased awareness and education for neurodivergent folks, like myself. It has helped me understand myself better and learn terms to express traits and tendencies I, previously, did not know how to explain. Your presence and words matter 💜
Also, thank you to all of the Deaf content creators—I follow many of you and y'all are awesome! 👋 💚
If you're a family member or friend of someone who finds this app beneficial: What can I do to help bridge any gaps of understanding between you and them? Your perspective and feedback can help make this tool even more useful for building connections and bridging understanding.
I would like this app to be accessible to anyone who finds it helpful. Your feedback is appreciated more than you know!
I'm interested in suggestions for any potential accessibility enhancements for those who are Deaf/HoH, blind/low vision, ESL (English Second Language), dyslexic, have dexterity issues, or other accessibility improvements that could be helpful for you and/or others!
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