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Awesome ADHD

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A curated list of ADHD apps, books, ideas and resources across the web!

There's millions of apps which aims to tackle issues which are shared between NT and ND brains. This aims to provide a list of resources and tools which are ADHD friendly!

If you have something to add to the list, awesome! Fill out this Google Form and if it fits, it'll get added 🎉

Contents

Apps

Content Creators

Communities

Other

About the Repo

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Apps

Symbol Title Description
✔️ Free Completely free / opensource
💠 Freemium Free, but some features are paid
💲 Paid Most if not all features are paid
Untested Apps which have been recommended, but the repo owner has not tested
Works on Watch Apps which work on watchOS/gearOS

Time Management

App Name Description iOS/watchOS Android/GearOS Windows macOS Linux Chrome Website
ActivityWatch Automatically track time on your devices ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Flipd Productivity, time tracker 💠 💠
TomatoTimer An easy to use Pomodoro Technique Timer ✔️
Focus Keeper Productive Timer: Work & Study 💠 💠 ✔️
Windows Clock Timers, focus sessions, alarms and more ✔️
Focus - Productivity Timer To-Do Lists, Time Tracker 💠⌚
Pomotroid A simple, configurable and visually pleasing Pomodoro timer. ✔️
Bullet Journal Companion to the Bullet Journal method 💲 💲 ✔️

Block Distractions

App Name Description iOS/watchOS Android/GearOS Windows macOS Linux Chrome Website
Opal Measure your focus, block distractions, automate your days and so much more. 💠 💠 💠
Freedom Limit & Block Distracting Apps 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠
RescueTime Take back control of your time 💠 💠
Momentum Turn your potential into progress with a beautifully simple start page. 💠
Forest Stay focused, be present 💠⌚ 💠 💠
SelfControl Helps you avoid distracting websites ✔️
Cold Turkey Block websites, games and applications to boost your productivity. 💠 💠
Go F*cking Work Uses profanity for extra motivation (18+). ✔️
Just Focus Block distracting websites ✔️

Visual Calendars

App Name Description iOS/watchOS Android Windows macOS Linux Chrome Website
TimeBloc Time Block & Schedule Planner 💠 💠
Structured Visual Calendar & To-Do List 💠⌚ 💠
PiCal Visual ADHD Day Planner 💠⌚
Tiimo Schedule, focus & to-do 💠⌚ 💠⌚ 💠
Calendar Timeline Visual timeline for Apple Watch 💲⌚

Sounds for Focus

App Name Description iOS/watchOS Android/GearOS Windows macOS Linux Chrome Website
ADHD White Noise + Brown, Pink ADHD noise for work and sleep ✔️ ✔️
Brain.fm Brainwave Music, Improve Focus 💲 💲 💲
Endel: Focus, Sleep, Relax Nature sounds, noise, beats 💲⌚ 💲⌚ 💲 💲
Focus@will Scientifically optimized music to help you focus 💲 💲 💲 💲
Rainy Mood Focus, Relax, and Sleep 💲 💲 ✔️
myNoise Focus • Relax • Sleep ✔️
SomaFM Listener-supported, commercial-free radio 💲 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Headspace Headspace for Meditation, Mindfulness and Sleep 💲⌚ 💲 💲
Calm Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation 💲⌚ 💲⌚ 💲
Blanket Background noises for Linux ✔️
Noises Premium Masking Sounds ✔️

Task Management

To-do Lists

App Name Description iOS/watchOS Android/GearOS Windows macOS Linux Chrome Website
Super Productivity Productivity tool using time boxing and intuitive task management ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Due Never Forget Anything Again 💲⌚ 💲
Remember The Milk Online to-do list and task management 💠⌚ 💠⌚ 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠
Microsoft To Do Capture Tasks & Set Reminders ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Regularly Recurring To-do, clean UI 💠
nag reminder Similar to Due, persistent notifications for tasks! 💠
goblin.tools Break down a task into smaller tasks magically. ✔️
MyLifeOrganized Flexible task management tool with dependencies. 💲⌚ 💲⌚ 💲

Projects

App Name Description iOS/watchOS Android/GearOS Windows macOS Linux Chrome Website
Trello Projects? Workflows? organize anything! 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠
Notion Your wiki, docs & projects. Together 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠
Lunatask To-do, notebook, habit and mood tracker 💠 💠 💠
Asana Get to your goals faster 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠

Chores

App Name Description iOS/watchOS Android/GearOS Windows macOS Linux Chrome Website
Tody Smarter Cleaning 💠 💠
Sweepy Schedule Your House Chores 💠⌚ 💠

Health

App Name Description iOS/watchOS Android/GearOS Windows macOS Linux Chrome Website
Bearable Track Pain, Illness & Wellness 💠 💠
Sleep Cycle Recorder, Sounds & Alarm Clock 💠⌚ 💠⌚
Rise Sleep Better Health, Focus & Habits 💲⌚ 💲
Sleep as Android Stop oversleeping - Smart alarm, with CAPTCHA! 💠⌚
Medisafe Pill and Medicine Reminder ✔️⌚ ✔️⌚
ADHD Medication Tracker Google sheet template for tracking side effects during titration ✔️
Inflow Learn & Build Better Habits. CBT based. 💲 💲 💲

Notetaking

App Name Description iOS/watchOS Android/GearOS Windows macOS Linux Chrome Website
Glean Cloud-based note-taking app. 💲 💲 💲 💲 💲 💲
Evernote Note pad, to-do list, planner 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠
Notability Easy note-taking & annotation 💠 💠
Obsidian Obsidian is the private and flexible note‑taking app that adapts to the way you think.
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Content Creators

YouTube

YouTuber Name Description Content Focus YouTube Channel
How to ADHD Jessica's channel provides a friendly, positive environment full of tips, tricks, and information about living with ADHD Strategies for living with ADHD, using methods like Pomodoro for time management, coping with change, and the concept of a body double Link
Rick Wants To Know Rick Wants To Know is dedicated to providing accurate information to those struggling with ADHD or working with a loved one who suffers from it​. Answers to common questions about ADHD, how ADHD affects women, and aims to dispel fear, shame, and stigma that often accompanies ADHD​ Link
Optimal Mind Performance Dr. LeGrand, an ADHD expert who has ADHD himself, provides strategies for optimal mind performance, based on his experiences and learnings while going through medical school Brain-focused videos, tips on foods that boost dopamine, and the effects of caffeine on the brain Link
Stacey Machelle Stacey Machelle uses her channel to educate and empower other black women after her own journey of getting diagnosed with ADHD and learning how to manage her symptoms Personal experience of managing ADHD symptoms, self-acceptance, and empowerment, particularly targeted towards black women Link
ADHD reWired Hosted by Eric Tivers, a licensed clinical social worker and coach specializing in ADHD. The channel is a combo of podcast and YouTube channel​. Understand how the ADHD brain works, accepting who you are, and managing ADHD symptoms or finding ways that work with individual strengths. Link
ADHD Mastery Stuart started this vlog to document his experience dealing with Inattentive ADHD. It's now grown into a channel about self-awareness, tips, and coping strategies. Educational videos on self-awareness, tips, and coping strategies for ADHD, like a step-by-step guide on how to keep commitments. Link
Russell Barkley, PhD This channel is dedicated to disseminating the scientific knowledge about ADHD.  It is based on Dr. Barkley's 45 years of clinical practice, research, and teaching and his many books and scientific papers. Disseminating scientific knowledge about ADHD, expert delivered. Link

TikTok

TikTok Description Content Focus TikTok Profile
How to ADHD Jessica's channel provides a friendly, positive environment full of tips, tricks, and information about living with ADHD Strategies for living with ADHD, using methods like Pomodoro for time management, coping with change, and the concept of a body double Link
Optimal Mind Performance Dr. LeGrand, an ADHD expert who has ADHD himself, provides strategies for optimal mind performance, based on his experiences and learnings while going through medical school Brain-focused videos, tips on foods that boost dopamine, and the effects of caffeine on the brain Link
KC Davis Therapist with ADHD. TEDx Speaker, Author of How to Keep House While Drowning gives tips and tricks around adulting. Content about self-care, organisation and household tasks. Explicitly neurodiversity-friendly. Link

Books

Book Title Author(s) Main Focus Adult/Child
How to ADHD Jessica McCabe ADHD-friendly book providing practical advise and tools for dealing with ADHD Both
Driven to Distraction Edward Hallowell, MD and John J. Ratey, MD Recognizing and coping with ADHD Both
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD Sari Solden Unique challenges and experiences women face with ADHD Adult
Thriving with Adult ADHD Phil Boissiere Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for managing ADHD Adult
Order from Chaos Lynda Hudzina Organizational strategies for people with ADHD Adult
What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew Dr. Sharon Saline Understanding and empowering your child with ADHD Child
The ADHD Effect on Marriage Melissa Orlov How ADHD can impact a relationship and strategies to cope Adult
Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD Susan Pinsky Practical organization strategies for people with ADHD Adult
ADHD 2.0 Edward Hallowell, MD and John J. Ratey, MD Harnessing strengths and updated strategies for managing ADHD Both
Smart but Scattered Teens Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, Colin Guare Strategies to help teens with ADHD enhance executive skills Child (Teen)
Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids Kelli Miller LCSW MSW Skill-building activities for kids with ADHD Child
The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success Peg Dawson, Richard Guare How to use your brain's executive skills to keep up, stay calm, and get organized at work and at home Adult
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! Kate Kelly The first book about adult ADHD, and the first one written by adults with ADHD Adult
ADHD Workbook for Teens Lara Honos-Webb Workbook for teens diagnosed with ADHD. Child (Teen)
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD Russell Barkley, PHD Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships Adult
The Disorganized Mind Nancy Ratey, Ed.M., M.C.C., S.C.A.C Addresses the common issues such as  inattention, time-mismanagement, procrastination, impulsivity, distractibility, and difficulty with transitions. Adult
Your Brain's Not Broken Tamara Rosier, PhD Explains how ADHD affects every aspect of your life. Adult
Fast Minds Craig Surman, M.D, Tim Bilkey, M.D and Karen Weintraubis How to Thrive If You Have ADHD (or Think You Might) Adult

Websites

Resource Description Main Focus Adult/Child URL
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) The largest national support organization for ADHD, providing education, advocacy, and support. Resources for children and adults with ADHD, including a directory of professionals. Both Link
ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) Provides information and training resources for adults with ADHD, promotes ADHD awareness, and offers virtual support groups. Adult ADHD awareness, resources, and support groups. Adults Link
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Provides comprehensive information about ADHD, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and related conditions. Education about ADHD and other mental health disorders. Both Link
ADHD & You Provides resources for individuals with ADHD and their families, educators, and healthcare providers. Education, management strategies, and tools for living with ADHD. Both Link
AskJan Information on ADHD, and a great list of real-life examples of accommodations in the workplace. ADHD in the workplace Adults Link
ADHD UK UK ADHD charity. Provides information, support, research, advoacy and awareness. ADHD in the UK Both Link
ADHDadultUK The UK's Leading Adult ADHD Charity Adults with ADHD in the UK Adults Link
Focus: The Online Adult ADHD Magazine Evidence-based articles on ADHD Evidence based articles about ADHD Adults Link

Subreddits

Subreddit Description URL
r/ADHD The main ADHD subreddit with over 1.2M members Link
r/ADHDUK For All Things ADHD in the United Kingdom Link
r/adhd_anxiety For people with ADHD and/or anxiety Link
r/adhdmeme Memes related to ADHD Link
r/GiftedADHD Private community. For discussing ADHD and giftedness Link
r/ADHD_LPT Life pro tips (LPTs) for those diagnosed with ADHD Link
r/AdultADHDSupportGroup Another small sub. Pretty much what it says on the tin Link
r/TwoXADHD For women with ADHD Link
r/adhdwomen Another subreddit for women with ADHD Link
r/ADHD_Programmers For programmers with ADHD Link
r/ParentingADHD A relatively small sub for parents of children with ADHD Link
r/ADHD_partners For partners of those diagnosed with ADHD Link
r/ADHD_college For those in higher education with ADHD Link

Podcasts

Podcast Description Content Focus Apple URL Spotify URL
ADHD Experts High profile ADHD experts help tackle family life, education, and work life, offering advice on how to manage symptoms. The format is more interactive, with questions coming from adults with ADHD and parents whose children have it. ADHD management strategies and advice Link Link
Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast Certified ADHD coach, Nikki Kinzer, helps people develop positive strategies to manage time, get organized, de-stress, and make themselves more productive. Time management, organization, de-stressing, and productivity tips for those with ADHD Link Link
More Attention, Less Deficit Psychologist Ari Tuckman focuses on diagnosing and treating children, teens, and adults who have ADHD. Each podcast episode tackles a different topic, providing actionable steps to help make positive changes. Diagnosing and treating ADHD, providing actionable steps for positive changes Link
Beautifully Complex Penny Williams, a mom who learned all about ADHD when her son was diagnosed. She works with parents to help them understand their children with ADHD. Positive parenting, homework strategies, calming activities Link Link
ADHD reWired Hear stories, learn strategies, and get great productivity tips as we talk about the real-life struggles and what it takes to achieve success. Host, Eric Tivers, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, coach and entrepreneur (with ADHD) in private practice. Eric interviews a variety of guests. Many are people just like yourself, as well professionals, entrepreneurs, and ADHD experts. Link Link
Practical ADHD Strategies Practical strategies to help you manage specific challenges related to ADHD and ADD Led by Laura Rolands, founder of MyAttentionCoach.com. Link
Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) CHADD is the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD. ADHD 365 podcast brings listeners into conversations about living with ADHD from every imaginable angle. The ADHD 365 podcast provides expert advice, tips, and strategies for families, adults, educators, and professionals. Link Link
I Have ADHD Podcast The I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and FUN podcast for adults with ADHD Host Kristen Carder is an ADHD expert who has been supporting ADHDers for over a decade. This podcast is a mix of solo shows + interviews with the authors of all the dusty ADHD books sitting on your shelf. Link Link
The ADHD Adults Podcast The ADHD Adults Podcast (in)expertly covers issues around ADHD in adults, sharing evidence-based information and personal experiences. Comedic conversations discussing new research and relatable ADHD Adult experiances. Link Link

Discord Servers

Name Main Focus URL
The ADHD Adults UK focused. ADHD Adults UK podcast discord server Invite
ADHDadultUK UK focused. Adults with ADHD. Invite

Other Resources

Type Name Type Description URL
📚🎙️▶️ Dana K. White Website Reality-Based Cleaning, Decluttering, & Organizing Link
💻 Magic ToDo Tool A tool which helps you to break down tasks into smaller tasks Link
📚 ADHD & Substance Abuse Article Exploring ADHD and it's link with substance abuse Link

Contributing

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Disclaimer

The information and resources listed in this repository are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a full endorsement of any specific product, service, or resource. While the list includes resources that many find helpful, it's important to understand that what works well for one person may not work as well for another.

Every individual's needs and experiences are unique, especially in the context of ADHD. The efficacy of these resources can vary widely from person to person. It is always recommended to do thorough research, consult professionals, and consider personal circumstances and needs before deciding to use any resource, application, or service listed here.

Remember, this list serves as a starting point, a guide to explore potential aids that could be helpful. But it is by no means exhaustive or universally applicable. Each person with ADHD is on a unique journey, and it is important to approach it as such.

Please use your own discretion when choosing to use any of the resources listed in this repository.