About HFB
Empowering minds through science and compassion
High Functioning Brains (HFB) makes calm, accessible tools for neurodivergent people (ADHD, autism) and the families and professionals around them.
Our symbol · The Conscious Core
Light becomes life
This crystal is my image of the living world. Light enters the prism and becomes life, the DNA helix rising through its heart.
The lotus is shown from one side only, as in old Persian art. It holds the three things that give life its value:
Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds
— Vania Zarafshani Sarabi, Founder
Our story
HFB was founded in January 2025 by Vania Zarafshani Sarabi, Founder & Product Developer. It grew where science, empathy, and the lived experience of neurodiversity meet.
We ask how neuroscience, psychology, and human-centered design can empower neurodivergent minds, not “fix” them.
What we believe
- Privacy first. Your data, your control.
- Evidence-informed. Guided by research and by lived experience.
- Inclusion. Tools that respect neurodivergent patterns and strengths.
- Calm. Low noise, clear words, and no pressure.
Where HFB comes from
- Inspiration
Personal journeys and questions worth asking.
- Research
Neuroscience, psychology, and education.
- Design
Simple, calm, and accessible.
- Community
Built with and for neurodivergent people and their families.