Aeon-Axon Lab
Research / MOLAD
MOLAD
A simple, non-powered oral device for autistic children who hurt themselves by biting or mouthing.
The problem
Mouthing that causes harm
Some autistic children bite their hands, lips, or objects in ways that injure them. Families and therapists need safe tools they can use every day.
Our approach
Help the child return to their own calm
MOLAD is purely mechanical. It has no battery, no electronics, and no sensors. Our goal is not just fewer injuries — it is helping a child get back to their own balance point.
Our first study asks three questions: Is it safe? Will children use it? Does the body show signs of settling?
Where we are
The road to families
- DoneConcept & designScience review, engineering partner, first prototypes.
- NowFeasibility studyPlanning our first small study: safety, ease of use, and early signs.
- NextLarger clinical studyMore children, more sites, longer use.
- LaterRegulatory reviewFDA review before it reaches anyone.
- GoalIn families’ handsAvailable through clinicians and therapists.