Safety, methodology, and limits
Our commitment to full transparency about what Niva can do, its scientific limits, and family safety.
What Niva does and does not do
Niva does:
- Offer non-diagnostic language for describing everyday behavioral observations.
- Identify possible sensory patterns based on Dunn's sensory processing model.
- Suggest simple, play-based strategies for regulating the home environment.
- Let you record observations to share with an occupational therapist or specialist if you choose.
Niva does not:
- Provide medical diagnostic labels (such as SPD or ASD) or claim definitive treatment.
- Replace in-person clinical assessments by occupational therapists or pediatric specialists.
- Prescribe medication, medical intervention, or clinic-based treatment plans.
- Collect identifying or cognitive data without a parent's knowledge.
Safety protocol and signs that may need consultation
If a check-in or everyday review suggests concerns related to development, physical health, or acute worry, Niva gently recommends speaking with an appropriate specialist.
If you notice a sudden loss of skills, self-injury, or significant developmental concern, please speak with a pediatrician or occupational therapist promptly.