“A place for everything, and everything in its place”
Make a specific place to keep essential things such as keys, wallet, diary etc.
Put them in an obvious, clear place where they can easily be seen.
Get into the habit of putting the things straight there and checking there before you leave the house.
Tell others in the house to remind you of this.
If you see the things anywhere else in house, make sure you put them back in their set place
• If items are “out of sight”, in a drawer or in a cupboard, write a list of the contents and tape it inside (or outside, whichever is more effective).
• Mnemonics – Learning cues or mnemonics can be a useful method of condensing information for later recall and can appear less overwhelming for someone with ADHD. For example, S.T.O.P. = sausages, tomatoes, oranges, potatoes
DEVON ADULT AUTISM AND ADHD SERVICE 24
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