The Declutter Hub Podcast 9 Guest Expert Leslie Josel discusses her work with ADHD
Nov 6, 2018
Leslie Josel, owner of Order Out of Chaos and a global expert in ADHD, shares her journey into organizing for students with ADHD after her son's diagnosis. She discusses the challenges students face, such as time management and procrastination. Leslie unveils her innovative Academic Planner, designed to make time management visual. She advocates for using analog clocks to improve time awareness and shares practical advice for creating a supportive environment. Her insights into personalizing organizing systems emphasize the importance of understanding individual needs.
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Pair Tasks With Available Time
- Teach future awareness: pair tasks with available time so students see when work must happen.
- Show both assignments and free time so larger projects get started early in small chunks.
Use A Planner That Shows Time Blocks
- Use a planner that maps both what you must do and when you have time to do it.
- Natural time blocks appear when you record commitments and free slots together.
Time Everyday Tasks To Build Awareness
- Time yourself on everyday tasks to compare estimated versus actual durations.
- Use the results to stop cramming and plan realistic schedules.