Web-Based Task Management for Individuals with ADHD Through Contextual Tasks and Progress Cues

For individuals with ADHD, distracting web content interferes with executive functioning, especially in task management, which is critical for daily routines and academic or workplace success. Traditional task management tools are overwhelmed by an abundance of open tasks. We developed a web browser extension tailored for individuals with ADHD through participatory design, with one of our authors with ADHD collaborating with an ADHD focus group (n=3). The tool features a task-tracking function that utilizes spatial working memory to enhance focus by reducing the number of visible tasks. Additionally, a scroll-position-based progress tracking feature measures task progress, rather than just time elapsed. Both features were evaluated through think-aloud sessions (n=12). Participants suggested additional features and concluded that our context-based task tracking and progress tracking are helpful.