I have a question about ADHD + Time Blocking.

(Time-blocking is when you book slots in your calendar for specific tasks that you'll be working on, preferably uninterrupted.)

#ADHD #AskADHD #TimeBlocking

ADHD Yes, Time-blocking works
16.1%
ADHD Yes, No luck with time-blocking
74.2%
ADHD No, Time-blocking works
6.5%
ADHD No, No luck with time-blocking
3.2%
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Being autistic and ADHD is challenging. Every day you feel your brain pulling you in different directions, from routines to chaos.

What are the biggest challenges for you?

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Anyone used the Loops Switch who can compare it to their normal offerings? What about first versus second gen in the main ones? Thank you in advance 🧡
#SensoryIssues #SensoryProcessing #SensoryProcessingDisorder #SensoryOverload #AskFedi #AskADHD

Do you use subtitles? I'm using them more and more when they are available? It helps me to keep track of what's going on, and I like that I can turn the sound down when if it gets overwhelming.

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Do you need routines but actually dislike them at the same time?

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What types of things does your brain tend to fight over?

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Is it just me, or is the amount of “unknown callers” increasing exponentially.

PRO TIP: many phones have a setting called “Silence Unknown Callers” buried under Settings. Turn it to “On.

Anyone in your Contacts list will still get through.

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I frequently have to re-read the same paragraph over and over again before it sinks in. It is really frustrating, and makes reading a book take forever. It even happens when I’m listening to an audio book.

Do you struggle with this?

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Watching the same show over-and-over again is one way I regulate the autistic side of my brain. But the ADHD side sure gets bored sometimes.

Do you watch any shows on repeat?

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🤫 P.S. We’ve also been inviting #neurodivergent scientists to share the tips, tools and resources that helped them plus messages of support. #AskingAutistics #AskADHD

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