Uses.
ADHD, LD and ASD
The WatchMinder was invented by a psychologist who specializes in attention and learning disorders.
"The WatchMinder3 looks like a sports watch, so Jason didn’t mind wearing it to school...The vibrating alarm nudges him out of his daydreams--at least for a few minutes." - Proud Parent
"My son thinks that it has been very helpful. I also received a note from one of his teachers telling about the change that she has noticed in his behavior. She describes him as more mature." – Proud Parent
How is the WatchMinder helping those with ADHD, LD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders?
The WatchMinder is improving the relationships between parents and their children: because the WatchMinder prompts the child for specific behaviors and actions, the parent no longer needs to "nag" to accomplish these tasks.
Children are using the WatchMinder to self-monitor and reinforce positive behaviors (like "Pay Attention" "Be Positive" and "Focus") throughout their school day.
High school and college students with ADHD and LD are using the WatchMinder to organize their hectic schedules and manage their time during exams.
Students are using the WatchMinder to cue themselves to participate in class discussions and to remind themselves to copy down and submit their homework assignments.
Children with ADHD and their parents and teachers are using the WatchMinder to manage their medication regiments throughout the school day.
Behavior Modification
The WatchMinder is an ideal assistive tool for behavior modification and self-monitoring.
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Persons of all ages are using the WatchMinder for self-monitoring and behavior modification.
Parents of young children are using the WatchMinder for toilet training. For younger children, the “bathroom” message can be set to alert the parent to take the child to the bathroom. For older children, the same “bathroom” message can be set to remind the child himself to use the bathroom.
Individuals with anxiety are using the WatchMinder to remind themselves to relax and perform breathing exercises throughout the day.
Busy parents are using the WatchMinder to discreetly remind themselves to give their children positive feedback throughout the day.
Health and Wellness
With its discreet vibration and unique training mode, the WatchMinder has literally thousands of everyday uses!
The WatchMinder is particularly effective for those interested in practicing and reinforcing healthy behaviors and can be an integral aspect of any wellness, exercise, or relaxation program. The WatchMinder can also be used as a medication reminder.
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Individuals are using the WatchMinder to aid in relaxation, stress management, and mindfulness. The unique training mode is being set to remind these users to “relax”, “breathe”, or “meditate” throughout the day or during a specific time interval.
Swimmers and runners are using the WatchMinder to monitor their breathing during training and workouts. The WatchMinder’s vibration is ideal for those that are underwater or wearing headphones who could not otherwise recognize an audible reminder.
Yoga enthusiasts are using the WatchMinder to monitor their breathing and reinforce positive thinking throughout their workouts and throughout their days.
Religious persons are using the WatchMinder to remind themselves to “pray” at specific times or throughout their days.
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Parents with young children are setting the “bathroom” message to alert themselves to take their child to the bathroom.
Parents with older children are setting the “bathroom” message to alert the child himself to use the bathroom.
Elderly individuals and their caretakers are setting the “bathroom” message to alert themselves to visit the restroom throughout the day.
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The deaf and hard-of-hearing are using the WatchMinder to remind themselves of specific tasks or activities throughout their day.
The deaf and hard-of-hearing are using the WatchMinder to assist with time management: the watch’s unique vibrating reminder allows the user to “feel” what time it is!
The deaf and hard-of-hearing are using the WatchMinder to achieve independence for everyday living.
Seniors are using the WatchMinder to manage their complicated medication regiments. The easy-to-feel vibration system and easy-to-read screen is particularly helpful for those with hearing and vision loss.
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