May We Introduce You To… AI & ADHD

by Lee Gehrls, R&D Coordinator (Volunteer)
Thanks to Adam Gehrls, Vice President, for editing & research assistance
Read Time: 3 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in the news every day, along with stories about its positive and negative impacts on our lives. This applies to our ADHD community, too. So it’s time that we all learn about AI from an ADHD perspective. One of the challenges that confronts those with ADHD is developing and maintaining effective organization and time management skills. Finding the right tools for an ADHD person can be a major improvement at home, at work, and in school. The newest and fastest-growing field of ADHD tools comes from the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and when used correctly, they can help improve one’s ability to manage time and stay organized.

ADHD national organizations like CHADD and ADDitude Magazine recognize the value of AI tools for those with ADHD and have published a number of articles on various aspects of the topic. In this month’s newsletter, we are providing you with a sample of several articles from CHADD, Edge Foundation, and the Associated Press to provide a starting point to learn more about how AI can be used to help with ADHD.

An illustration depicting a person using AI on their cell phone.

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Live Better with ADHD.

By Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS, CHADD, Attention Magazine, December 2024.

Read Time: 12 Minutes. Word Count: 2,777

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  • CHADD discusses how the constant evolution of artificial intelligence creates new and effective tools to efficiently organize activities and simplify workloads. The benefits of AI are well-suited to complement the challenges those with ADHD face in their lives by providing tailored assistance, an orderly framework for tasks, and improving their ability to focus.

Coaching, AI Tools, and the New ADHD Support Ecosystem. 

Edge Foundation Blog, Edge Foundation, © 2026 Edge Foundation. All rights reserved. Read Time: 3 Minutes. Word Count: 526

  • Edge Foundation explains how artificial intelligence creates new categories of support tools, including coaching, digital applications, and AI assistance. These tools help to bridge the difficulties that exist between an ADHD diagnosis and assimilating that into the everyday lives of those with Executive Function issues, including ADHD.

People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously.

By Kenya Hunter, Associated Press, August 14, 2024.

Read Time: 5 Minutes Word Count: 1065

  • While AI brings many benefits to those who live with Executive Function challenges like ADHD, it also carries risks that those who employ it must remain aware of. Chief amongst these is the fact that though artificial intelligence can complement traditional ADHD treatments, it is not a substitute for them, and it is easy to become overly dependent upon such tools. Artificial intelligence tools can also pose a real risk of privacy invasion and misuse of personal data if not used cautiously.

AI has the potential to be an asset for people with ADHD, but it can also pose risks, and understanding both the risks and rewards is crucial to leveraging AI as another addition to your ADHD toolbox. I encourage you to discuss the use of AI as part of your management program with your physician or mental health care provider, and if applicable, your ADHD coach. Learning to use AI properly and cautiously may add a new, positive element to our lifelong learning about ADHD for all of us in our ADHD community.

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