Organizational Tools
Mind-mapping
software for people with AD/HD or LD who have trouble organizing
thoughts in a sequential, written form. Mind mapping (graphic
organizing, visual thinking) software or devices provide the freedom
to express ideas in a visual format, record them as they come, and
link them together later to create an outline. Inspiration is for
grades 6-12. The website offers a free trial.
This is a software
planner to help adults, college students, or very computer savvy
high school kids. ADD Planner was designed to work with the ADD brain
to make life easier. It�s a software planner because software can do
things to get attention and help with focus.
Many people with ADD have trouble with their sense of time.
This company
makes the concept of elapsed time easier to understand for people of
all ages and ability levels. Time Timer LLC is taking the idea of a
simple, visual depiction of elapsed time and turning it into a line of
products that helps solve time perception problems. These proven
products are so easy to use that even young children and those with
learning disabilities can monitor their own timed activities. Tangible
time management is finally a reality with the Time Timer� line of
products.
This
website sells a variety of ADD friendly timers, alarm clocks,
pagers, organizers, and vibrating watches. Hopefully, you�ll find what
you�re looking for.
The
WatchMinder2 is a simple device with countless uses for daily
life. It vibrates to remind you of tasks, appointments, and
responsibilities. If you tend to lose appointment books, this is like
wearing one around your wrist. The website calls it �the next best
thing to tying a string around your finger.�
This is a
fantastic website, selling products to organize your home and
office. You can find everything from creative toilet paper storage to
�do not forget� doorknob hangers.
Another
great website that offers a specialty store just for organization.
Below are some examples of what you�ll find:
Don�t forget items at the grocery store ever again with
the Magnetic Shopping List. This well organized list provides
check boxes for many items commonly found on everyone�s shopping list
as well as spaces for specialty items. This shopping list attaches
like glue to your refrigerator with 2 ultra strong magnets. When you
run out of an item simply mark it on the list so you�re sure to
remember it when you�re at the supermarket. The fun red color makes
this shopping list stand out and yell �Write It Down�! The pad has 60
shopping lists to serve you.
Creative Products for People Who Can�t Get Up In the Morning
Called the
�Screaming Meanie,� it will wake you up. Give it to your high
school student to use in the morning as long as you are far enough
away!
Does it take an earthquake combined with a sonic boom to wake you
up? This website
has what you need. Just go to products on the side-bar and click on
clocks.
In a Unique Category
Bacal & Associates sell
digital or printed help cards to assist in a variety of
situations. Some of their cards are particularly relevant for people
with ADD who may have difficulties with communication skills.
From their website: �The Getting Along With Almost Anyone Help Card
is based on a research project to identify how what you say and how
you say it affects your relationship with people around you. We've
identified a number of things that you should NOT say, and suggestions
as to how you can use language in a way that helps people relate to
you more effectively, and reduce conflict with others.�
This help card provides practical tips and suggestions about how
you can improve your relationships by making some small changes in the
ways you communicate. We've taught these techniques to thousands of
people through our seminars. Now you you learn them with a minimum of
reading and fuss. All it takes is our help card and a commitment to
work on your language habits.
The websites above were provided because I enjoy searching for
interesting products and I wanted to save you time. I have no
affiliation with any of them. If you have questions or want to order
products, please contact the companies directly.
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