Caption.Ed for ADHD

Caption.Ed improves focus and concentration by removing distractions. People with ADHD can experience mind-wandering and lose focus. But captioning software can help to keep their focus locked on what’s said. Plus, they’ll get a full transcript to support note-taking and to avoid missing key information, reducing anxiety and strain.

By bridging gaps in focus, comprehension, and organisation, Caption.Ed can help students with ADHD thrive in university settings, ensuring they don’t miss their fair share of learning opportunities.

Caption.Ed can reduce anxiety and gives staff with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD the chance to engage in meetings without missing key information or zoning out. Staff can use Caption.Ed either in-person or online.

If eligible, students and employees with ADHD can access Caption.Ed to help them with work or study. And they can do this by applying for government funding through the following schemes:

Access to Work: People in employment who had ADHD should consider applying for funding from Access to Work to help them. Access to work is government funding that goes beyond the reasonable adjustments an employer should make.

Disabled Students Allowance: Students with ADHD should consider applying to the DSA for funding towards Assistive Technology for ADHD. Funding from the Disabled Students Allowance is open to students of any age and can support more effective study while reducing anxiety.

As well as captioning, Caption.Ed also allows users to be able to record any audio or video they are listening to, add annotations in real time, and highlight pieces of important information. These recordings and annotations will then be available for users to review and revise in their own time.

Users are able to pause recordings, jump seamlessly between sections, and also annotate the audio stream.

Focus, concentration, and prioritisation are all areas where captioning and note-taking software can help. Captions improve focus and concentration while transcripts reduce anxiety, stress, and masking for people with ADHD who may worry about losing track of conversations.

Enhanced Focus and Attention

Captions provide a visual aid that can help individuals stay engaged with content. By reading along with the dialogue or narration, they are less likely to become distracted or lose track of what’s happening.

Improved Comprehension

ADHD can make it challenging to process auditory information, especially in noisy or busy environments. Captions allow individuals to absorb information through multiple channels, reinforcing understanding.

Support for Working Memory

Captions serve as a reference point, making it easier to retain key details or revisit missed information. This can be especially helpful during fast-paced or complex conversations.

Reduced Overwhelm

In situations where audio and visuals feel overwhelming, captions offer a structured way to process information at a manageable pace, helping individuals feel more in control.

Increased Accessibility

Captions make it easier to engage with content in environments where auditory distractions are prevalent, such as classrooms, workspaces, or public areas.