Our approach
The Research and
Psychology behind Kidaro
Learning Phenotype model
Instead of putting children into boxes, Kidaro maps patterns identified by psychologist as vital links to learning: readiness and wellbeing, focus, emotional regulation, motivation, working memory, and thinking style. This becomes your child's Learning Phenotype – a simple, visual blueprint that explains when their brain is most open to learning, what overloads them, and which support is most impactful.
Co-designed interviews
The interviews were created by PhDs in child psychology and education who work with children every day. They drew not only on their own clinical and research experience, but also on a wide body of developmental science and evidence based books, then tested and refined the questions with real families. Parents get a structured conversation that finally asks the “right” questions, while children have a short, playful conversation that captures real behavior and emotions, not just polite answers. AI helps phrase questions in age appropriate language, but every question is grounded in validated psychological concepts.
Educator alignment
Kidaro translates your child's phenotype into language teachers can use. Recommendations are built around what research shows works in classrooms: clear goals, step by step guide, support for executive functions like planning and impulse control, and attention to working memory load. You receive a one page snapshot designed for school meetings so home and school can finally see the same child, with the same plan.
Age appropriate design
Children aged 7 to 10 are moving into more complex thinking while their emotions and nervous system are still very sensitive. Kidaro’s questions and feedback are non diagnostic, written in plain language, and reviewed by clinicians for emotional safety. The goal is for your child to feel understood, never judged, and to see mistakes as part of learning rather than proof that “I am bad at this.”
Immediate, actionable plan
You do not just get a long report. Kidaro gives you a clear summary plus a simple plan with concrete steps, and a roadmap.The guidance connects everyday routines and screen time with what studies show helps children build resilience, focus, and internal motivation.
Privacy by design
Kidaro treats your child's information like a diary, not a data source. We keep only your name, your child's first names, age range, and an anonymized Learning Phenotype linked to a random ID, with personal details stored separately. Everything is encrypted and never used for advertising, and you can review or delete it at any time, so insights stay useful to you and useless to anyone else.
What comes next
Kidaro will expand from Phenotype Summary to an Adaptive Learning Experience tuned to each child's unique summary. Expect interactive movies, activities and practice that adapts in real time to your child's strengths and challenges.
How we work with experts
Our team is built around dedicated child psychologists, counselors, teachers, and university partners who specialize in psychology. Every step of our process is deeply researched and reviewed by real experts. Behind the scenes, it's not just AI; it's a human-centered approach where our specialists continually refine and validate the guidance we offer. We blend this human insight with smart technology to bring families a tool they can trust.
Founder's note
My inspiration for Kidaro is simple: my three children. Each of them learns differently: one through stories, another through movement and being hands-on, and one through clear structure and routine. We saw very early that the same lesson could feel easy for one child and overwhelming for another.
One of our children has special needs and lives with hydrocephalus, ADHD, and autism. Standard tests and school approaches did not capture what we saw at home. At one point we were encouraged to lower our expectations and focus mainly on life skills rather than education. Sitting through those evaluations felt like that saying, “Don't judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree.” We knew this child was capable. The question was not whether learning was possible, but how to teach in a way that truly fit.
As a parent, this showed me how little practical guidance families receive to understand how their child learns best. The question is not if your child can learn, but how. Kidaro grew out of that belief. I wanted to create a tool that adapts to the child, not the other way around, and to give other parents the kind of support I wished we had.
Sebastian Skwarek
Founder, AdaptaIQ & Kidaro