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52. Books and apps

None of these are sponsored and we don't earn anything if you buy them. They are the titles and apps people with ADHD recommend most often to someone just starting out.

Books

Edward Hallowell & John Ratey

1/6 Driven to Distraction

A long-standing, plain-English book on adult ADHD, and a good one to start with.

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Apps

Tap any card to open the app's website, where the App Store / Google Play links sit.

Focusmate

Free / £5mo

Online body doubling in 50-minute sessions. The free plan gives you three a week. Many people find it the most useful app on this list.

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Routinery

Free / £4mo

Breaks morning and bedtime routines into small steps, so you don't have to decide what comes next when you are tired.

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Tiimo

£8mo

A visual day planner made by and for neurodivergent people.

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Brain.fm

£7mo

Music designed to help with focus. Many people with ADHD find it helps.

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Goblin Tools

Free

Breaks a big task into small steps you can start. Free and simple to use.

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Bearable

Free / £4mo

Tracks your mood, sleep, medication and symptoms in one place, so you can spot patterns over time.

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Finch

Free

A virtual pet that grows when you do small self-care tasks. It helps if you find it easier to do things for someone else.

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Sunsama

£16mo

A daily planner that makes you give each task a realistic time slot. Useful if you work from home and lose whole afternoons.

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