Simple time management for ADHD
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Simple time management for ADHD

For children and adults with ADHD, time can feel hard to see and easy to lose track of. Time Timer® makes time visual with a disappearing coloured disk, helping create focus, smoother transitions and less stress throughout the day.

Timers for ADHD
Jen O'Brien Occupational Therapist
★★★★★

“I think the best part for me when using Time Timer® with kids with different special needs is the visual component. Time can be hard for younger children to understand, so seeing the coloured disk slowly disappear helps make time easier to grasp.”

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Create clear routines with visual time

For children who need extra structure, visual time can make daily routines easier to understand. Time Timer® helps turn abstract time into something children can see, supporting focus, independence and smoother transitions.

Make first-then routines easier to follow Support homework, learning and focus time Reduce stress around transitions

Research-backed support for ADHD time management

For children and adults with ADHD, time can feel abstract and difficult to manage. Time Timer® makes time visible with a disappearing coloured disk, helping users stay focused, follow routines and build stronger self-regulation.

Make time visible and easier to understand Support focus during tasks and routines Reduce stress around transitions Encourage independence and self-regulation
Proven to support visual time understanding

Research shows that visual timers can help make time more concrete, supporting focus, transitions and independent task management.

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Research-backed support for ADHD time management
Visual time

How the Time Timer works

Easy to set

Set the colored disk to the desired amount of time.

No loud ticking

The time counts down silently without distracting noise.

Time visually disappears

As time passes, the colored disk slowly disappears.

Every moment counts

Time is up when the colored disk is gone.

Intuitive Assistive Technology

At Time Timer®, we create products that help people of all ages and abilities manage time with confidence, whether in the classroom, at home or in the workplace. By making time visible, our visual timers support calmer routines, smoother transitions and greater independence.