Octopus Smartwatch: a new way to stay on task!

One of the biggest challenges for people who struggle with staying on task is following a schedule throughout the day. Not long ago, Senior Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant Jeannie Krull published a wonderful 4 part series all about different types of scheduler and task management apps that can help people with Autism, and many others, stay on task:

• Visual Schedules and Task Managers: Apps for Autism and Beyond! Part 1
• Part 2-Visual Schedules and Task Managers: Apps for Autism and Beyond!
• Part 3-Visual Schedules and Task Managers: Apps for Autism and Beyond!
• Part 4-Visual Schedules and Task Managers: Apps for Autism and Beyond!

We have also explored and discussed other wearable devices that help remind people whats next, to stay on task, or not to forget an important event:

• The Pebble: A Watch With A Promising Assistive Technology Future
• Watchminder: Get Personalized Vibrating Reminders Without a Smartphone!

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