A curated list of ADHD apps, books, ideas and resources across the web!
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Glean
Cloud-based note-taking app.
Glean is aimed at ADHD people to help them focus more on the lesson/meeting and less on note-taking. It is a system that records meetings either online or via a phone app, and you can use emojis to react to certain things and make a note then and there or return to the segment later and add a note. It also supports taking screenshots of online meetings or lectures, for example, and photos for IRL events.
I've been using it for all of my lectures this year, and it has proven invaluable, as in truth I cannot fully focus on the lesson (Innatentive type).
As above. It has allowed me to e.g. import the PowerPoint slides for a lecture, sit and listen to the full lecture while knowing that I don't have to split my attention trying to get all of the notes down in time before the tutor moves on.
Yes and it is steep at £120, however, it can also be obtained for free via Disabled Students funding (DSA)
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I guess it kind of goes without saying. An AI tool which can be used as a personal assistant to fix some of your holes caused by ADHD.
[https://chat.openai.com/auth/login]
I've found this to be a godsend for me when it comes to 'uncluttering' my mind. I often need a skeleton framework to go off for lots of little tasks (like boring letters or emails) or they either won't get done or are an absolute mess. Also good for focusing my google searches down to something that will actually show results. Honestly this list could be 100 miles long.
Only if you want to use the API or ChatGPT 4
I haven't used it yet, but as an alternative there is [https://beta.character.ai/] it seems to contain more different tools etc.
Apps are currently across phone and PC OSes, yet there's a large number of apps which are watch specific which I personally find extremely useful. We've already seen users recommended some watchOS specific apps.
Need to have a think about how to implement this.
I’d recommend calendar timeline in here for those with an Apple Watch. I have it has my middle large complication and I can see everything coming up in the time period set.
nagreminder as one of the best adhd reminder apps on android
focusmag.uk
Evidence-based articles on ADHD
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https://www.justcantsettle.com/2023/03/11/tips-and-resources-for-managing-adhd/
Helpful tips from someone with ADHD for those with ADHD!
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I do have a book recommendation as well: Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD by Tamara Rosier
https://www.youtube.com/@russellbarkleyphd2023/ - the granddaddy himself
Book - Taking Charge of Adult ADHD - Russell Barkley, PHD - an authoritative resource on ADHD broken into very manageable bits
Book - The disorganized mind - Nancy Ratey, Ed.M., M.C.C., S.C.A.C - An ADHD self-coaching guide
Website - https://adhduk.co.uk/ a UK charity that advocates with a lot of source materials
Discord - https://discord.gg/rR6FYK8SgN ADHD Adults UK podcast has a discord which is described as a chaotic squirrel rave.
https://rehabsuk.com/blog/adhd-triples-risk-of-substance-abuse-but-it-doesn-t-have-to/
Insight into why people with ADHD have a higher risk of substance abuse, particularly if unmedicated/untreated
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I don't have a github account but here are my suggestions:
https://www.ambient-mixer.com/ because it has a bunch of nice setups based on various fandoms as well as more generic themes.
Tody (chore tracker app) - alternatives are Regularly, or Sweepy. I find Tody the best for household chores. Regularly is best if you want to include non-house recurring items or just prefer a cleaner UI without clutter. I haven't used Sweepy.
Sleep as Android - Sleep tracker + smart alarm with barcode scan function (helps me get out of bed) - Alarmy is a free alternative.
Russell Barkley's new youtube channel @russellbarkleyphd2023 and also all of his books, his website, his old youtube talks etc, and this interview, which is old but brilliantly concise: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/medicating/interviews/barkley.html
Struggle care / @domesticblisters - content about self-care, organisation and household tasks. Explicitly neurodiversity-friendly.
A Slob Comes Clean / all this author's books - cleaning, decluttering, organisation (and, not explicitly, but I've found the habit-forming info and advice is transferable to other areas). Not explicitly ADHD focused but the author describes a lot of ADHD traits very well.
Dr. Ross Greene and the Lives in the Balance foundation. It's actually parenting advice, but I find the "Kids do well when they can" / "People do well when they can" approach very helpful in reducing ADHD shame.
AI chatbots can help in breaking down tasks, suggesting a schedule, offering basic counselling, meal planning, instant feedback/praise for completed tasks etc. For instance chat GPT, or the Snapchat AI.
There's also goblin.tools which is specifically for breaking tasks down.
Smart But Scattered Adults (book about executive functioning)
So You Mean I'm Not Crazy, Stupid or Lazy?! (good primer book about ADHD, especially but not exclusively for women)
The ADHD Workbook for Teens by Allison Tyler - great for working through with diagnosed teens, possibly also for anyone on the younger end themselves (e.g. still studying/living at home).
YNAB for budgeting - this is unfortunately expensive, but it is the best one that works for me - there's a subreddit to learn more. Some free alternatives at MoneySavingExpert in their budgeting section.
I've probably forgotten some, but I need to go out.
A Registered Charity and peer support group for adults with ADHD
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(Or Think You Might) by Craig Surman, Tim Bilkley and Karen Weintraub. Thought a couple of the techniques they describe in there (ID'ing critical moments, The "Pre-frontal Checklist" and others) seemed pretty helpful.
https://neurodivergentinsights.com/ - especially their 'misdiagnosis Monday'.
Also I often point people to the ASRS, available at Psychology Tools, which also had the VADRS: https://psychology-tools.com/
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