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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
www.php.com (855)727-5775 toll free
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