Meet Axel & Annette – The Neurodiverse Minds Behind aXai
At aXai, we don’t just talk about accessibility—we build it.
Founded by Axel and Annette, aXai is what happens when lived experience meets cutting-edge AI technology. We know firsthand that traditional disability support systems don’t work for everyone, so we’re developing cost-effective, AI-driven solutions that actually help.
We’re not here to adapt to broken systems—we’re here to disrupt them.
Meet Axel – The Face, The Persona, The AI Avatar
“Non-Verbal, Not Non-Thinking”
Axel is a non-verbal, neurodivergent powerhouse with a uniquely heightened sensory perception. While most people experience the world in a structured, linear way, Axel experiences it through patterns, sensations, and deep intuitive connections to his environment.
His AI avatar gives him a voice on his own terms—and that’s not just a novelty. It’s a breakthrough.
Hey there! I’m Annette—AI enthusiast, software engineer, and access consultant. If there’s a way to use technology to dismantle barriers, challenge bureaucracy, and make life easier for people with disabilities, I’m on it.”
I’ve spent years navigating the maze that is the NDIS, and instead of just ‘building resilience’, I decided to build actual solutions. From AI-powered advocacy tools to innovative assistive tech, I’m all about leveraging AI in ways nobody else has thought of—and making sure it’s accessible to the people who need it most.”
“At aXai, Axel and I are proving that real neurodiversity in action means designing systems that fit people, not forcing people to fit systems. AI isn’t just for Silicon Valley—it’s for disability advocacy, accessibility, and empowering neurodivergent thinkers. Let’s disrupt the status quo together.
AI Mirror Therapy – Rewiring the Brain with Digital Reflection
For people like Axel, engaging with traditional therapy models is often impossible. Cognitive overload, sensory sensitivity, and complex neurological patterns make talking therapies, CBT, and behavioral interventions ineffective.
But what if we could train the brain using AI?
💡 This is where AI Mirror Therapy comes in.
Research shows that mirror therapy can help rewire neural pathways by creating visual feedback loops that trick the brain into recognizing movement, sensation, and self-awareness in new ways.
Axel’s AI avatar functions as a digital mirror—helping him:
✅ See himself speaking, which enhances engagement & understanding.
✅ Process emotions and reactions through visual reinforcement.
✅ Reframe his experience of pain, distress, and sensory overload.
✅ Develop new ways to interact with his environment.