Six broad areas for exploring health, neurodivergence,
wellbeing and everyday functioning — while still seeing
the person as a whole.
The bigger picture
Different pieces. A more complete picture.
A person’s experience may involve several different systems,
needs and pressures at once. Looking across the domains can
help reveal connections without assuming everything has the
same cause.
The aim is not to fit the person into ALPIMS.
It is to use ALPIMS to understand more of the person.
Explore
Choose a domain
Each domain opens a gentle mini check-in plus more detailed
information about conditions and experiences that may connect
with that domain.
ALPIMS Domain
Explore in whatever way is useful.
You can simply read the information, or tick the things
that feel relevant right now for a short reflection.
Understand the possibilities
Conditions & experiences to explore
These are examples that can connect with this domain.
They are not a diagnosis or a suggestion that you have
any particular condition. Open a card to learn more.
Related ALPIMS tools
Practical supports can still be useful even when the
exact cause of a difficulty is not yet clear.
Across the domains
Useful supports may cross several domains
You do not always need to know exactly which domain a
difficulty belongs to before trying to reduce the load.
Sleep, pacing, regulation, clearer tasks, manageable
movement and practical support can affect several parts
of the picture.
Important:
ALPIMS is an educational framework for exploring health,
wellbeing and everyday functioning. It is not a diagnostic
tool and does not replace medical or mental health assessment,
advice or treatment. New, severe, rapidly worsening or
concerning symptoms should be discussed with an appropriate
health professional.
