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Guide To Choosing An ADHD Planner
Which type of planner do you prefer? Electronic _______ Paper _______
If you said “electronic” then skip to the electronic section below. If you said “paper” then skip to the paper section below.
Electronic Planner Questions
Do you want to be able to print out your tasks or calendar? ____Yes ____No
Which type of To Do list do you want to see? (Choose all that apply)
___ Daily ___Weekly ____ Monthly
What devices do you use? (Choose all that apply) __Computer ___Tablet ___ Smartphone Which operating system do you use? ___Android ___Apple Do you need to sync with family memebers’ calendars?
___ Yes ___ No
Do you want to be able to attach other documents? ___ Yes ___ No
Paper Planner Questions Which format do you prefer?
_____ Month-at-a-glance view _____ Week-at-a-glance view ____One day at a time
What type of binding do you prefer? ____Spiral Bound ____ Ring Bound ____ Zipper binder
Which type of To Do list do you want to see? (Choose all that apply)
___ Daily ___Weekly ____ Monthly
Which size works best for you? ___Wall Calendar __Pocket size ____Regular _____8½ x 11 Would you like time slots to schedule hourly meetings and appointments?
___Yes ____No
Do you want pockets to hold items such as wallet or cell phone? ___Yes ____No
Planning Recommendations
There are many choices in planners. These were chosen because they were designed and/or have features that work well for anyone with ADHD. These were chosen not because we get a commission because we don’t. Whether you buy these or not does not affect us.
Electronic Planner Recommendations
Program Multiple Devices Ability to Print Android Apple To Do List Type Multiple Users
Google Calendar No Day/Week/Month
Toodledo Some Day/Week/Month
ToDoIst No Day/Week/Month
ToDoIst is only a to do list program. It does not include a calendar
Nozbe Through Apps Day/Week/Month
Nozbe interfaces with Evernote, Dropbox, and multiple other apps. That is how you can print.
Trello No Day/Week/Month
Trello does not have a calendar. It does use cards that allows you to move tasks between working, done, etc.
Workflowy No Day/Week/Month
Workflowy is very free flow in how you use it. You customize it to how your brain works.
Planner Pads No Day/Week/Month
Paper Planner Recommendations
Program Size Week View Day View Month View To Do List Type Binding Pockets
SmartPlanner 5.5 x 8.5 - Lite
Medium Day/Week/Month
SmartPlanner 5.5 x 8.5
Medium Day/Week/Month
Special Features: SmartPlanner includes a notepad with the planner
SmartPlanner 8½x11 Large Day/Week/Month
Special Features: SmartPlanner includes a notepad with the planner Planner Pages 8½x11 Large Day/Week/Month