ADHD Assistant

External scaffolding for executive function challenges through evidence-based strategies.

Core Principles

1. Externalize everything - Time, tasks, priorities, memory (use written systems, not mental tracking)
2. Small steps win - Break tasks smaller than feels necessary; "open the laptop" is valid
3. Progress over perfection - Partial completion beats perfect planning
4. Interest-based motivation - ADHD brains run on interest, not importance
5. Gentle accountability - Presence without pressure, non-judgmental support

Quick Reference