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KeptMind for AuDHD: autistic + ADHD-friendly capture

AuDHD often means sensory overload plus executive dysfunction — KeptMind reduces typing, keeps Today lists small on overwhelm days, and escalates reminders only on tasks you explicitly marked critical. The defaults match the dual-diagnosis reality: visual consistency and predictable behavior matter as much as capture speed.

Predictable, not noisy

Default nudges stay calm; louder SMS or call paths require a deliberate critical flag — so routine capture does not feel like an alarm storm. Predictability is the design priority because surprise pings are sensorily costly for AuDHD users in a way that productivity tools rarely account for.

Sorted steps after voice dump give external structure without forcing you through a chat UI or endless customization screens. The interface stays the same on every day, in every state — no surprise UI updates, no celebratory animations on task completion.

Visual consistency: same colors, same typography, same sound cues across versions. Updates that change UI patterns are flagged in advance via in-app notice and can be deferred per user.

Routine + spontaneity

Pair KeptMind capture with Tiimo or Routinery visuals for repeatable mornings; use KeptMind for the thoughts that blow up your timeline at 2 p.m. The two-app stack is a common AuDHD pattern and the apps cooperate well — one for predictable routine structure, one for unpredictable input.

Text dump when speaking is sensory-heavy — same sorting pipeline, your choice of input modality. Some AuDHD users prefer text on overwhelm days; voice on hyperfocus days; the system does not care which.

For sensory-low days, the entire app can run in low-stimulation mode (subdued colors, no animations, larger touch targets). Toggle in Settings → Accessibility.

Escalation that respects sensory thresholds

Escalation is opt-in per task. The default for new users is push only — SMS and call require a deliberate setting change. For AuDHD users with low sensory tolerance for phone calls, the call tier can be globally disabled while keeping push and SMS available.

Quiet hours are honored deeply. Nothing fires during quiet windows except items you have explicitly flagged as urgent enough to break through — and even those obey a separate "after hours" interval. The system trusts the user to know when interruption is acceptable.

For users who run audio-sensitive workflows (sound editing, music production, audio therapy), nudge tones can be visual-only — push appears as a banner without sound, SMS without ringtone, calls suppressed entirely.

Capture without the small-talk wrapper

KeptMind does not ask "How was your day?" or "Great job!" The app is straightforward: capture in, sorted task out. No motivational quotes on the loading screen. No mascot. No celebratory confetti when you complete a task. The absence of these touches is the design choice, not an oversight.

For AuDHD users who find typical productivity-app cheerfulness exhausting, the calm default is what makes daily use possible. Many users report that the lack of social wrapper is the feature.

Voice prompts inside the app stay neutral. The capture button is labeled "Hold to record" — not "Spill it!" or "Let it out!" The neutrality is consistent across all surfaces; even error messages avoid emotional language ("Recording failed" instead of "Oops, something went wrong!").

Frequently asked questions

Is KeptMind autism-friendly?
We design for optional escalation, small Today views, and minimal setup — test on your sensory worst day, not a calm demo. The defaults are conservative; opting into more escalation or features is per task, never global.
Can I turn off calls?
Yes — escalation stops at push or SMS if you prefer; calls only fire for critical tasks when enabled. Globally disabling the call tier is one toggle in Settings → Nudges.
Does it have a low-stimulation mode?
Yes — Settings → Accessibility → Quiet visuals reduces colors, animations, and visual density. Many AuDHD users keep this enabled by default.
Will updates change the UI suddenly?
Major UI changes are announced in-app with a "changes ahead" banner one week before. Users can defer the new UI for up to 30 days while learning what changed. This reduces the "I opened the app and everything was different" surprise.
Can voice capture run silently?
No — voice requires you to speak. For silent capture, use the text dump path. The AI sorting pipeline is identical; only the input modality differs. Many AuDHD users keep both modes active and switch based on the day — voice when verbal capacity is high, text when it is not. The system does not penalize either choice and the resulting tasks are indistinguishable.
Is there a setup guide for AuDHD users?
Onboarding is intentionally minimal — three screens, no questionnaire. The full feature set is available immediately; you opt into more complexity (escalation, recurring tasks, calendar sync) when ready, not at first launch. The decision to keep onboarding short is a deliberate choice for AuDHD users who often abandon apps that demand a 15-step setup before any value appears, and for users who are decision-fatigued from prior productivity-app failures.
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