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Pastel fantasy landscape welcoming visitors into the Aspie Answers Companion Universe Map.
A living world that grows with Aspie Answers

Explore the Companion Universe Map

Follow friendly pathways into everyday life, learning, emotional wellbeing, work, support, resources, accessibility, digital tools and the growing world of the Aspie Answers Companions.

Each major Aspie Answers hub can have its own little home or district here. Some places are open now, some are actively growing, and others are future areas that can be connected as the website, resources, apps and Companion adventures continue to expand.

The illustrated world

Your Living Companion Universe Map

On larger screens, select a glowing map marker to jump to a destination. Prefer text navigation? Every map location is also provided as a card below.

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The map is a visual guide, not the only navigation method. Use the destination cards, search and status filters below for a fully text-based route.
Find a place

Search the whole Companion Universe Map

Search open, growing and future areas. Try planning, learning, wellbeing, support, work, rights, stories, technology, resources or apps.

Open and growing now

Places you can explore today

These destinations connect the Companion Universe with real Aspie Answers hubs, libraries, support pathways, resources and services.

🌟Open

Welcome Square

Your gentle gateway for entering the Companion Universe, meeting the cast and deciding where to explore first.

WelcomeCompanionsPathways
🏡Open

Everyday Living Village

Practical pathways for routines, organisation, home life, food, money, travel, appointments, independence and manageable daily tasks.

Daily LifePlanningIndependence
📚Growing

Learning & Education Campus

A welcoming learning district for people learning for themselves, families, students, educators, supporters and professionals.

LearningStudyEducation
🌿Open

Wellbeing Gardens

Gentle routes into mental health learning, emotional support, coping tools, self-compassion, recovery and wellbeing resources.

FeelingsCalmWellbeing
🧭Open

Adventure Trail

Begin with what you want help with and follow a clearer route toward relevant Companions, hubs, teams and practical tools.

GoalsDiscoveryNext Steps
🦋Open

Butterfly Meadow

Meet the fourteen official V2.0 Companions and discover their personalities, roles, strengths and support areas.

CompanionsProfilesV2.0
💼Open

Work & Employment District

Career pathways, job preparation, applications, workplace skills, rights, communication, planning and working-life resources.

CareersWorkplaceSkills
🤝Open

Support Services Centre

A gateway to support organisations, directories, communities, helplines, inclusive services and trusted next-step pathways.

ServicesDirectoriesCommunity
🛟Urgent

Crisis Support Centre

Clear routes toward urgent support information, emergency guidance, crisis pathways and location-based help.

Urgent HelpSafetySupport
📥Open

Resource & Downloads Library

Browse practical downloadable tools, worksheets, planners, guides, visual supports, learning materials and growing collections.

DownloadsPrintablesTools
🛍️Open

Collective Store Market

Discover Aspie Answers books, resources, downloads, bundles, Companion products and other paid support materials.

ShopBooksProducts
Open

Accessibility & Rights Centre

Explore accessibility, adjustments, rights, self-advocacy, inclusive participation, digital access and regional pathways.

AccessibilityRightsAdvocacy
📱Open

Digital Tools & Apps Lab

Explore digital support for planning, organisation, communication, learning, work, wellbeing and accessibility.

AppsDigital ToolsTechnology
💜Open

Members Lodge

A welcoming route into member resources, practical tools, learning, Companion content and personal resource access.

MembersResourcesCommunity
Each hub can have its own little home

Districts growing alongside the website

These areas reflect real Aspie Answers themes and branches. Some already have live pages; others can become fuller map districts as their hubs, resources and libraries are refined.

Neurodiversity Discovery Centre

Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, learning differences, strengths, experiences and acceptance.

Growing district

Mental Health Learning Centre

Clear education about mental health topics, emotional wellbeing and supportive learning.

Visit the live education hub

Identity & Inclusion Avenue

Belonging, identity-safe education, culture, inclusion and affirming support pathways.

Growing district

Hidden Disabilities Pathway

Understanding non-visible needs, communication, access and practical support.

Growing district

Relationships & Friendship Harbour

Friendships, communication, boundaries, family life, relationships and everyday connection.

Growing district

Calm & Regulation Cove

Sensory support, grounding, pacing, coping skills, emotional regulation and recovery.

Explore Companion support

Families & Carers Village

Support for parents, families, whānau, carers, siblings and wider support networks.

Visit the live Families Hub

Educator & Professional Centre

Teacher, support-worker, healthcare and professional resources and accessible editions.

Growing district

Media & Storytelling Studio

Podcast, YouTube, book readings, interviews, media, stories and future Companion audio.

Growing district

Awareness, History & Timelines Hall

A future bridge for awareness calendars, history, timelines, campaigns and archived learning pathways.

Audit first • future connection

Rights & Accessibility Library Wing

Deeper library routes for rights, adjustments, advocacy, accessibility and everyday settings.

Open the live library

Companion Resource Workshop

A growing home for Companion-led guides, printables, practical tools and future digital experiences.

Explore Companion resources
Room to grow without rebuilding the map

Future neighbourhoods & adventure areas

These are map concepts rather than promises that every one already has a finished page. When a matching hub or page becomes live, its card can simply be connected.

💬Communication CornerFuture connection
💰Money MarketFuture connection
🥗Healthy Living CornerFuture connection
🚉Community StationFuture connection
💻Technology HubFuture connection
🎨Creative QuarterFuture connection
🌲Nature ReserveFuture connection
🏃Movement ParkFuture connection
🎵Music HallFuture connection
📖Storybook ForestFuture connection
🌍Translation TowerFuture connection
🔊Audio StudioFuture connection
📱App LaboratoryFuture connection
🏆Achievement HallFuture connection
Community PlazaFuture connection
Friendly guides along the way

Companion routes through the world

The official V2.0 Companions can appear across more than one destination where their established role genuinely fits. The dedicated Meet the Teams page remains the main home for the current team structure.

Planning & Executive Function

Checklist Cat, Busy Bee, Calendar Cat, Buzzy Brain, Finn Fox and Toby Turtle can support planning, routines, focus, flexibility, pacing and manageable next steps.

Explore the teams

Learning & Understanding

Olive Owl, Twinkle Owl, Buzzy Brain and other role-aligned Companions can make learning and study feel more approachable.

Find learning support

Emotional Wellbeing

Scout, Maple Cat, Hope and other relevant Companions can support reassurance, belonging, feelings, confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Find wellbeing support

Rest, Pacing & Regulation

Luna Bunny, Toby Turtle and other suitable Companions can support rest, energy awareness, sensory regulation, calming and recovery.

Find calm & pacing support
Designed for different ways of exploring

The map is visual, but navigation is never visual-only

Every major destination is also available through text cards and keyboard-friendly links. The page supports reduced motion, future Low Stimulation controls, larger/readable text, strong focus states, descriptive alternative text and static navigation alternatives.

Take something useful with you

Explore resources across the world

The same support idea can connect to website information, a printable, a Companion guide, a book, the Store or a future app experience.

A map that grows with Aspie Answers

The Companion Universe Map: Living Edition

The Map does not need to be “finished forever.” New hub homes, resources, digital tools, audio, translations, interactive regions and future Companion adventures can be connected as they are genuinely ready.

FoundationCore world, destinations and accessible text routes
Connected MapMore live hub, library and resource links
Interactive RegionsHotspots, richer discovery and guided routes
Digital ExperiencesApps, audio, translations and accessible media
Living UniverseNew stories, activities and future adventures
Continue your journey
Every path can lead somewhere helpful

Where will your journey begin?

Choose one destination, one Companion pathway or one useful resource. The Universe can stay large while your next step stays small.