A bit of a copy of http://doableapps.com isn't it?
Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
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Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
#22Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…
This sounds frustrating, but I'm a bit concerned how hostile you seem towards a foster child. I think you're going to need to enlist the help of some psychiatrists, councillors, doctors, etc. that particularly specialize in childhood development. I think trying to get a kid with severe ADHD to "shut the hell up" is not the right approach and could have some very negative consequences in terms of their development and…
Yes they are prescribed medicine and have weekly counseling from a counselor. We limit the medication for school and special events as it’s not perfect, has side effects, and they can become tolerant. The counseling is for prior trauma from neglect not for ADHD.
Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
#23This is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you so much. I've recently discovered together with my psychologist that I am "suffering" of something along the lines of ADHD. This includes selective memory (only remember what I focus on remembering), missing social cues and feeling overwhelmed if I have to suddenly do something I did not expect. I've just started my journey in figuring out how I can live my best…
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Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
#24My phone currently has 19 alarms on it with things like "feed cat", "put dishes away", and "give child medicine". The difficult part is that I don't always get to do the thing when I have the alarm set: Kids get up later or eat lunch earlier, we are out running an errand, etc. I'll give this a try, thanks!
I've often done the same thing! My phone is often on do not disturb as well, so alarms are the only way to get on time reminders. My apple watch has helped as I can hit snooze quickly and a lot more easily.
Todo apps tend to get filled with so many things, so I've been using CheckYourList to keep track of things like you mentioned to keep them away from my overflowing todo inbox.
Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
#25Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…
The child needs to talk.
And an adult capable of listening.
Deepening your empathy is totally within your control.
Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
#26Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…
As someone who was on the other side of that growing up, the worst thing you can do is see them as you seem to. I promise they don't mean to do this. They're a child. They are literally doing the best their knowledge and experience has prepared them to do with something their brain is doing to them that they don't understand and didn't ask for, and having adults take the frustration out on them will only make it worse. You might think you don't let it come through in your interactions, but I guarantee they'll pick up on it if you don't change your attitude.
Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
#27Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…
Coping with a hyperactive child can be tough, but foremost you need to do your best to understand them and meet their needs. And “shutting them the hell up” is working against that. Truly, the best route here is probably to find another caretaker who is willing to take the time to help this child…
Anecdotally, I had similar troubles as a kid and after a battery of evaluations they found I had slightly diminished verbal language processing (despite passing common tonal audio tests just fine). Understanding this equipped the adults in my life to better accommodate my needs, and in turn, I’m sure, mitigate the hassle I made for them.
Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
#28Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…
If he isn't on medication, it is something that would calm him down. I know as an adult with ADHD I can be very intense sometimes, agitated and impatient. However I also have my own strategies to manage this, for example exercising each morning has a big impact. If he hasn't seen a doctor about this, get him there.
I am concerned about reliance on medication. They are prescribed medication but medication has side effects and they can become tolerant. I don’t want them to become reliant on medication especially if doing so could cause to miss out on important moments.
Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
#29Hi Guys, I'm Spencer and recently built CheckYourList to help with my ADHD. The app lets you create repeatable checklists. It's great for packing lists, daily routines, cleaning lists and things that you need to take with you constantly. The reason it is different to apps like Apple reminders is once you complete a checklist you can uncheck every item so it is ready to go next time. I built the app because I found my…
Hey, great that you were able to finish it. Congrats. I found the power checklists bring a couple years ago. I've primarily used process street for it. Works greats for me.
I don't think I ever got around to trying process street, their focus on teams put me off a bit.
Finishing it was quite the challenge :P I've spent the last 10 years getting a lot of different projects to 90% done and then moving on.
Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD
#30Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…
Hey, that sounds rough, very rough. It's not his fault. It's not your fault either. Speaking from experience myself, it's not that he purposely wants to speak its just that he can't not talk. Like people in a wheelchair would like to stand and walk but can't, or only very short distances. I can recommend to great resources. One is a YouTube series by Russel Barkley [1] The other are the books and podcast by Dr Hallow…
Framing the situtation in the way the GP framed it is completely within their control.
They have placed all the responsibility for their reaction on the child.
Instead of seeking to improve their listening. They expect the child to change.