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Top Apps to help Neurodiverse Employees

There are a huge number of apps designed to support neurodiverse individuals, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences. Here are some good options:

Task Management

Inspiration

Inspiration is a set of simple but powerful visual thinking tools for easily creating concept maps, mind maps, diagrams, graphic organisers, outlines, and presentations.

Mind Manager

MindManager helps you stay organised by taking your tasks and creating flowcharts, concept maps, timelines and diagrams, enabling you to visualise your data in the way that best suits your needs.

Todoist

A task management app that helps users organise tasks and set reminders, beneficial for those with challenges in keeping on top of daily work or complex projects.

Habitica

This app gamifies task management, turning daily goals and habits into a role-playing game, making it more engaging for users.

Lost in the Shuffle

An app that helps users remember where they’re going and what they need to do, great for individuals with attention challenges.

Focus and relaxation

Forest

This app encourages focus by allowing users to grow a virtual tree while they stay off their phone, helping to reduce distractions.

  • Forest in the Apple app store
  • Forest in the Google Play store

Headspace

A mindfulness and meditation app that offers guided sessions which can be helpful for managing anxiety and improving focus.

Breathe2Relax

An app focused on stress management through guided breathing exercises, which can be helpful for managing anxiety.

Writing and organisation

TextHelp Read and Write Gold

TextHelp is a toolbar that provides the user with literacy support regardless of which application they are using. It combines a suite of functionality including sophisticated spell-checking facilities (such as word prediction and confusables), speech input and the ability to speak out any text on screen.

Ginger

A writing assistant that offers spelling and grammar checks, as well as text-to-speech features, aiding those with dyslexia or writing difficulties.

  • Ginger in the Apple app store
  • Ginger in the Google Play store

MindNode

A mind mapping tool that helps users visually organise their thoughts, which can be especially helpful for brainstorming and planning.

  • MindNode in the Apple app store
  • MindNode is not available in the Google Play store

Pill Reminder

A medication management app that helps individuals keep track of medications, useful for those who may have ADHD or memory challenges.

Smartspeakers – such as the Echo Show

While not an app, using smart devices equipped with voice assistance can provide reminders and help with organisation through voice commands. It is set up using the Amazon Alexa app, which can also provide many useful features on the move.

Communication and social situations

 

Speech Assistant AAC

Designed for individuals with speech difficulties, this app provides a way to communicate through text or symbols.

Social Stories Creator

This app allows users to create and share social stories to help neurodiverse individuals understand social situations better.

It’s important to try a few different apps to see what works best for an individual’s needs. Many of these apps have free versions or trials available, allowing users to explore their functions before committing to a purchase or subscription.

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