- Age: 23
- Media use at home – Type: Personal computer, Smartphone
- Media use at home – Frequency: ★★★★
- Current use assistive technology: /
- Diagnose: ADHD
Andy, who lives in Houthalen, Belgium, was diagnosed with ADHD when he was nine years old. Though Andy has evolved coping mechanisms to cope for some of his impairments (inattentive type symptoms), certain facets of everyday life remain more complex for him than for others. This is most evident in Andy’s failure to interpret information as easily and correctly as some.
Capacities to support
Many aspects of daily life are more difficult when compared with other people.
Advice for Assistive Technology:
Focus assist
Description Focus assist allows you to avoid distracting notifications when you need to stay focused, and is set by default to activate automatically under certain conditions. (source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-focus-assist-on-or-off-in-windows-10-5492a638-b5a3-1ee0-0c4f-5ae044450e09) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing Start Menu > Settings > System > Focus assist Free Instruction/information video
Dark Mode
Description Dark mode is a view that is easy on the eyes and helps you to focus more on your work. Dark mode uses a dark color scheme that works system wide. (source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208976) Manuals – online support Where to find & pricing Mac: Apple menu > System Preferences > General > Light, Dark or […]
Many aspects of daily life are more difficult when compared with other people.
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