Visual Timer for Kids & Adults with ADHD
Chronic disorganization is one of the criteria for the ADHD diagnosis, which can make time management a particularly difficult concept to master. This intensifies when the years of going to school and often continues through working years. This is where Time Timer can help. By associating the visual of the disk disappearing as time elapses with a particular task, Time Timer products can help people of all ages focus on the task at hand.
"I have ADHD, and I really struggle to manage my time. I often end up spending way too much time on activities, which can be a really big problem now that I'm in grad school. Time Timer helps me visualize my time in a way like nothing else has. It has also helped me leave on time and stop being late, which I never expected would ever happen in my life! It's been a big part of the time management strategies that are enabling me to survive (and thrive!) in my PhD program."
"My son has ADHD and struggles with time management. Every morning is a battle to get out the door for school and every afternoon is a battle to complete homework and chores. Due to his executive functioning impairment, he has absolutely no concept of time!! It can be very frustrating for a non-ADHD parent to understand. I decided to try the Time Timer after reading about it in ADDitude magazine. It has been great!! I can't say that our household is battle-free or that we always make it out the door on time, but things definitely go smoother. I just set the Time Timer for each task... breakfast, teeth brushing, etc. Allowing him to see the time pass helps him understand the passage of time!!"
“I'll use the Time Timer during sensory breaks where the kids might be bouncing or jumping and their eyes may not be on it—so it's nice that you can turn on the timer and pair it with an auditory and visual component.”
How the Time Timer WORKS
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Easy to Set
To set a Time Timer, move the colored disk to the desired amount of time.
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No Loud Ticking
The time automatically begins to count down with no loud ticking.
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Time Visually Disappears
As time elapses, the colored disk disappears. The Time Timer operates in a clockwise direction.
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Every Moment Count
Time is up when the disk is gone!
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Time Timer believes in creating products that truly help people of all ages and abilities to conquer time – in the classroom, in the home, and in the office. While time can be a challenge for everyone, we aim to provide intuitive and innovative solutions that make a real difference.
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