The NeuroBridge Project is a youth-led neuroscience service initiative bridging neurodivergent youth and seniors through structured, shared experiences.
— Andrew Shin, Founder
NeuroBridge grew out of a simple observation: research into the brain matters most when it returns to the people it’s meant to serve. We translate that belief into face-to-face programs across California.
Our programs are shaped in consultation with advisors from leading institutions in research, education, and community services:
NeuroBridge is a youth-led neuroscience service initiative based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We connect neurodivergent youth and seniors through structured, shared experiences that stimulate cognitive activity and social connection.
Children are affected by autism. (CDC, 2022)
Adults aged 65+ experience social isolation. (NIH, 2020)
Intergenerational connections built in intimate settings, not crowds.
Consistent agendas and rhythms designed for engagement and enrichment.
Every session is designed with sensory comfort and consistency in mind.
Structured intergenerational interaction increases social engagement in neurodivergent children and reduces loneliness in seniors.
NeuroBridge aims to grow beyond individual sessions into a research-backed model for intergenerational connection.
Expand into multiple communities
Build a replicable program framework
Contribute to research on social connection and neurological disorders
We collaborate with autism organizations, senior care facilities, educators, researchers, and youth volunteers across California.
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If you’re interested in collaborating — as a partner organization, advisor, family, or volunteer — we’d love to connect.