There are TONS of assistive technology tools that can help manage ADHD symptoms. While I’m not great at slowing down enough to meditate for long periods of time, the Breathe app on the Apple Watch helps me sneak in a few mindful minutes every day, something the research shows is beneficial for those of us with ADHD.I’m going to work on my blog for the next 25 minutes. I’m going to spend 15 minutes writing this email, or to break down bigger tasks, i.e. I’m a big fan of the Pomodoro Technique and frequently set timers for myself to accomplish tasks, i.e. I can use the Apple Watch to find my iPhone in whatever goofy spot I left it.Thankfully, it is very easy to customize which notifications are pushed to your watch. I’ve learned that my notifications need to be limited to only those that are most important to me such as phone calls, alarms, and calendar events. Instead, I receive an auditory and tactile (!) reminder on my wrist for important alerts. Notifications! I never miss a phone call because my phone is muted or a calendar reminder because my Outlook is closed.I personally love getting a haptic reminder at the top of every hour. Here are all the ways you can tell time using an Apple Watch. For someone who is timeblind like me, wearing a watch is just a good idea because it externalizes time.I started wearing an Apple Watch about seven months ago and it has been life-changing. My absolute favorite piece of AT for ADHD has been the Apple Watch. The key is to find the one that works for you! Apple Watch There are dozens of awesome digital reminder list apps out there. This has been a great feature for my husband and me as we plan a big move. You can share lists with others and assign them tasks and vice versa.Great for making sure the garbage and recycling always make it out on the right day. You can add sub-tasks to items which can be key for those who struggle to break down large projects.You can set visual and auditory reminders for important tasks.Most important: I always know where my phone is which means I always know where my lists are.Here are some of my favorite features of digital reminder lists: I have a list for everything, from groceries to Costco to pantry contents to infrequent deep-cleaning tasks to long-term projects, all in the same place. I personally love Apple’s built-in Reminders app but recently switched to the newish Microsoft To-Do app. Gone are the days of having lists everywhere except where I needed them when I needed them. My favorite thing about digital reminder lists is that I cannot lose them. I’ve also learned how important it is for my headphones to be comfortable those plastic earbuds that came with my iPhone are terrible when I’m trying to concentrate but all I notice is how hard and uncomfortable they are. I move around constantly, so having wireless headphones is important for me. A comfy pair of over-the-head, noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones helps me to block out background noises and keep focused on the task at hand, especially when I have my favorite focus playlist on. Like many with ADHD, I’m easily distracted by noise. I have ADHD and in honor of ADHD Awareness Month, I would like to tell you about my personal favorite assistive technology (AT) for ADHD. A sign that should be taped to my office door most days.
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