Tools For Individuals Struggling with AD/HD:Organization and Attention

The iTECH Center

A Program of Parents Helping Parents

Your HostsFrom Parents Helping Parents

iTECH Center… Debbie Drennan– AT Specialist and

*Leading Expert in the AT World

Special Guest- Agnes

*Based on peer-review

Overview of Presentation

Participants will become aware of; Tools for Organization including;

Scheduling RemindersTasks

Tools for Attention/Focus

What is AD/HD?

DSM IV criteria: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html

Either 6 out of 9 symptoms from A OR 6 out of 9 symptoms from B

A: Inattention B: Hyperactivity or Impulsivity

Profiles of AD/HD

What does this look like?50-something professional20-something college female

Considerations:MedicationsStrategies-includes behavior managementAssistive Technology

Strategies first…

Consistency is key!Create new habitsSame place for itemsSame time for routines

Use appropriate learning styleAuditory, Visual or Kinesthetic

Tools for Scheduling/RemindingCalendars

Posting daily schedule/assignments and reviewing daily

Websites http://assignaday.4teachers.org free for teachers! www.google.com/calendar Google calendars http://www.cozi.com/ Cozi calendars

Printable calendars www.pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/time focus on school

age www.donnayoung.org school and household

Tools for Scheduling/RemindingCalendars

Use of Day Planners Day Runners www.dayrunner.com Franklin Covey

http://store.franklinplanner.com/store/index.jsp? Hipster PDA Free!

http://www.43folders.com/2004/09/03/introducing-the-hipster-pda

Make your own Planner- Free! http://www.diyplanner.com/templates/official/beginner

Pocket Mod Free! www.pocketmod.com

Tools for Scheduling/Reminding Lists of tools needed daily posted in

prominent place ie, on desk, hanging from door handle, etcDoorganizer $11.99 www.containerstore.comDoorknob RemindersMagnetic Dry Erase Memo Boards-$5.29 on

Amazon

Tools for Scheduling/Reminding Auditory

WatchMinder 3- $69 introductory price www.watchminder.com

On-Task, On-Time for kids $49.95 www.timelymatters.com Visual and auditory cues

Tools for Scheduling/Reminding Auditory

Auditory/Voice Memos for cell phones Iphones: Voice Memo, Android: Unote

Voice Recorders Voice Cue ($39) and StepPad ($29)

www.attainmentcompany.com

Tools for Scheduling/Reminding Auditory

Jott- www.jott.com call the number, they will convert voice message to text and send it to your e-mail

Voice Candy for Mac ( $12.95) http://www.potionfactory.com/voicecandy/

Tools for Organization-Papers Color Coding Tools

Highlighters/Highlighter tape www.onionmountaintech.com

Color-coded filing system for papers http://www.organization-makes-sense.com/how_to_organize_paperwork.html

Different colored papers for subject area3-ring binder, with color coded dividers for

each class (DocOA) www.bookwindows.com

KidTips by Attainment- has an organizational strategies section www.attainmentcompany.com

Tools for Organization Designated place for homework, items needing

attention, etc http://organizedhome.com/shes-organized Way to

create filing system for cleaning/organizing the house

Utilize a labeler to indicate what goes where in the home/office

Internet Organizational Systems

Use of checklists, organizational systems that provide reminders www.flylady.net www.housefairy.org teaches kids (and adults!) how to clean

and organize their room $15 www.planner.zoho.com on-line organizational system-free!

Can share with friends, have reminder emails sent www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/ assignment calendar Firefox add-ons: Sticky Notes, Hyper Words Google Chrome: ToDo.Ly, The Deadline apps www.rememberthemilk.com “Cloud” to do list with reminders

Tools for Organization-Meetings Pens

LiveScribe: needs special paper, also can capture digital image of notes to transfer to computer $149 http://www.livescribe.com

IRISnotes: Take notes with standard paper and this pen, converts them to editable text on computer $129 www.irislink.com

Audio notetaker: software that helps organize digital audio http://www.audionotetaker.com/

Tools for Organization

Computer Software for organizing notes The NoteTaker (Mac only) $69.95

www.aquaminds.com/product.jsp OneNote by Microsoft (has apps for portability): Part

of Microsoft Office Evernote: www.evernote.com Digital notebooks,

organizational tools “in the cloud” Zoho: www.zoho.com Calendar, notebook, planner,

business applications “in the cloud”

Tools for Increasing Attention

Instructional SystemsLearning systems

Play Attention- www.playattention.com EEG Biofeedback Interactive Metronome-

www.interactivemetronome.com RoboMemo www.cogmed.com The Listening Program- www.advancedbrain.com

Tools for Increasing Attention

Software ToolsBrain Builder $199.95

www.advancedbrain.com LocuTour Attention and Memory v.1, v.2 $129

www.locutour.com Sound Smart and Captains Log (subscription)

www.braintrain.com

And, for the Young at Heart…

Wild Divine video game DanceDance Revolution video game

Wild Divine $159.95www.wilddivine.com Dance Dance Revolution

Tools for Increasing Attention

Assistive TechnologyFM listening systemsMusic CDs that help with concentration

Sound Health music tapes $49.95 www.advancedbrain.com

Medical Resonance Therapy Music www.concentrationmemorymedicalmusic.com

Hemi-Sync Attention Series http://hemisyncforyou.com

FM Systems

Personal systems Classroom systems Can be used with hearing aid

Extra Sensory Tools

Oral- chewing gum, mints, “chewie” tools Aural- listening to music, tones, white

noise Kinesthetic- Fidgeting, fidget tools

Not all tools work for all people! Trial and error, and be aware of learning style.

Helpful Web Sites www.help4adhd.org National Resource

Center on AD/HD: Program of CHADD www.add.org Attention Deficit Disorder

Association www.wrightslaw.com/info/add.index.htm

Wrights Law website www.ldonline.com Website for Learning

Disabilities and AD/HD www.addconsults.com Terry Matlen, ADHD

coach, website plus resources and store

Parents Helping Parents & iTECH Services Trainings Techsplorations

T.I.P program (Early Start ages 0-3) Consultations AAC/Communication expertise Information and referral Toy-switch surgeon Member, AT Network of California Member, Alliance for Technology Access

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