Test One Attention Support
Choose a practical support for one task and observe whether it improves fit.
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Test one practical support for attention or organization while keeping diagnosis and comprehensive care separate.
ADHD-informed support experiment for adults and teens 13+; not a diagnostic checklist, medication guide, or complete treatment.
A STARTING POINT
Test One Attention Support
A difficult task can involve attention, memory, energy, emotions, or an inaccessible setting. Pick one task you want to make easier. Whether or not you have an ADHD diagnosis, this page can help you test a support without treating a missed step as a personal failure.
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Put the Plan Where You Look
Move one practical plan out of memory and into a visible place.
Make the First Step Smaller
Reduce one avoided task to a clear and manageable starting action.
Understand Attention Support Options
Distinguish practical attention supports from a clinical diagnosis or complete treatment plan.
Support the Task, Not the Self-Criticism
Introduce practical changes to a task’s setup without making character judgments.
Maya Makes the First Step Smaller
Follow a fictional adult as they adjust the setup of a delayed task.
Build a Task Launch Pad
Specify one visible first action, the required materials, and a useful stopping point.
Ask for a Usable Support
Rehearse a concrete support request while preserving choice about disclosure.
A Two-Try Support Experiment
Test one practical support on up to two occasions and notice its fit.
Keep, Change, or Retire the Support
Review a planning experiment and make a specific decision about its next use.
Facilitating Adult Executive-Function Support
Use a practical task experiment collaboratively without making diagnostic or moral judgments.
Explore practical situations
Each situation offers ten shared activity frameworks in the full library.