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Re: Show HN: I built an AI tool to help with ADHD task paralysis

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Post by aaliyajakir »

Hey! I built this tool from my own struggles with ADHD and executive dysfunction. It helps you break down tasks into smaller steps, provides suggested responses, and recommends integrated tools such as timer and Spotify (ask it to play a song or set a timer).

People with ADHD operate on an “interest-based nervous system” so they’re motivated by urgency, novelty, competition, and interest. ADHD also impairs executive functioning skills. This can make task paralysis really common, especially for unstimulating tasks.

We’re a team of 3 undergraduate students who have received 50k as finalists in the Microsoft Imagine Cup. We’re being flown out to seattle for Microsoft Build to showcase our tool.

Our tool is in a very early stage right now, but we’re partnering with the world’s ADHD coaching academy to improve and make a tool specifically designed for people with ADHD. We’d love people to test it out and give us any feedback (positive or negative)

Re: Show HN: I built an AI tool to help with ADHD task paralysis

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Post by PhoenixValiant »

As someone who also has ADHD, I find the way the tasks are broken down and guided through to be extremely helpful. I also like the overall accessibility, and having things read aloud is an extremely nice touch, in my opinion, as well as having a smooth user interface overall that makes it easy to work with. While I don't have any suggestions, I will say that I believe this can be an extremely helpful tool, and that I wish you luck on your future endeavors regarding this project!

Re: Show HN: I built an AI tool to help with ADHD task paralysis

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Post by iknownothow »

aaliyajakir wrote: post #2

Hey! I built this tool from my own struggles with ADHD and executive dysfunction. It helps you break down tasks into smaller steps, provides suggested responses, and recommends integrated tools such as timer and Spotify (ask it to play a song or set a timer). People with ADHD operate on an “interest-based nervous system” so they’re motivated by urgency, novelty, competition, and interest. ADHD also impairs executive…

> People with ADHD operate on an “interest-based nervous system” so they’re motivated by urgency

Was the decision to have a 3 day trial instead of something longer have anything do with creating urgency and capitalizing on the impulsivity of people with ADHD?

I imagine people with ADHD are more likely to be excited by tools that help and they can often mistake the initial excitement with the tool actually helping manage their executive dysfunction. It's hard for me to see how anyone with ADHD will be able to judge this tool as being truly good for them within 3 days.

Re: Show HN: I built an AI tool to help with ADHD task paralysis

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Post by wasteduniverse »

iknownothow wrote: post #7
aaliyajakir wrote: post #2

Hey! I built this tool from my own struggles with ADHD and executive dysfunction. It helps you break down tasks into smaller steps, provides suggested responses, and recommends integrated tools such as timer and Spotify (ask it to play a song or set a timer). People with ADHD operate on an “interest-based nervous system” so they’re motivated by urgency, novelty, competition, and interest. ADHD also impairs executive…

> People with ADHD operate on an “interest-based nervous system” so they’re motivated by urgency Was the decision to have a 3 day trial instead of something longer have anything do with creating urgency and capitalizing on the impulsivity of people with ADHD? I imagine people with ADHD are more likely to be excited by tools that help and they can often mistake the initial excitement with the tool actually helping man…

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