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AI tools at work can support executive functions like planning, prioritizing, and getting started for professionals with ADHD.
This section prompts users to register for the free webinar on AI tools for ADHD at work, scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, at 1 p.m. ET. Registration includes access to the event replay link and a 15% discount for ADDitude magazine. It assures attendees that a replay link will be sent even if they cannot attend the live session, emphasizing convenience for all interested individuals.
Adults with ADHD often possess abundant ideas, ambition, and effort but frequently lack executive functioning skills such as planning, prioritizing, task initiation, working memory, and consistent follow-through. Historically, reliance on 'body doubles' or assistants was common. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a revolutionary, cost-effective, and non-judgmental alternative to bridge these executive function gaps. The webinar aims to provide a practical, hype-free framework for integrating AI into the workplace, preventing common pitfalls like vague prompts or the 'novelty trap' that lead to tool abandonment, and helping professionals with ADHD establish sustainable routines that align with their cognitive profiles.
The webinar will delve into several crucial aspects of using AI for ADHD support. Attendees will learn why ADHD brains are uniquely positioned to benefit from AI, yet also particularly vulnerable to abandoning new tools. It will identify specific executive functions that AI can meaningfully support, including planning, prioritizing, breaking down overwhelming projects into manageable steps, and initiating tasks. Participants will be guided on how to write simple yet effective prompts that yield useful, tailored results instead of generic advice. Strategies for building low-friction AI routines for daily planning, combating decision fatigue, and improving follow-through beyond the initial excitement will also be covered. Furthermore, the session will address important ethical and practical considerations, such as smart guardrails for privacy, ensuring accuracy, and avoiding over-dependence on any single AI tool.
This section provides supplementary materials related to AI and ADHD, offering further guidance and insights. It includes a free downloadable resource titled 'Need Help Finding Your Passion? Use This ADHD “Brain Blueprint”'. Additionally, it directs readers to relevant articles such as 'How to Use AI for ADHD: Prompts to Streamline Your Daily Life,' 'AI for ADHD: How to Make ChatGPT Work for You,' and '26 Questions to Reveal Your Career Match,' all designed to help individuals leverage AI for improved executive function and career exploration.
Diann Wingert, MSW, is featured as the expert speaker for this webinar. She is a former psychotherapist who transitioned into an ADHD business strategist and coach. Having received her own ADHD diagnosis later in life after years of masking symptoms and striving for perfectionism, she now dedicates her work to assisting entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners with ADHD traits. Her focus is on helping them enhance their focus, improve follow-through, and successfully complete projects. Wingert is also the host of the 'ADHD-ish™' podcast and the creator of The ADHD-ish™ Method coaching framework, as well as 'Di AI,' an AI coaching companion designed to provide continuous support for prioritizing, managing procrastination, and fostering follow-through.