# Dash for students with ADHD

> Dash is a texting assistant that helps you keep track of what's due and when. It texts reminders before each deadline, breaks big assignments into small steps, checks in while you work if you ask, and stays quiet during the hours you choose. It is not a medical or therapy service.

Page: https://textdash.com/for/students-with-adhd
Updated: 2026-10-31

## Example

- **Student:** i have a 2000 word essay due monday and i haven't started
- **Dash:** let's make it small. step 1 tonight: pick your topic and find 3 sources. that's it
- **Student:** ok i can do that
- **Dash:** want me to check in at 8 to see how it's going?
- **Student:** yes
- **Dash:** set. at 8 I'll ask how far you got and give you step 2

## How can Dash help students with ADHD stay on track?

- Reminders before every deadline, so nothing depends on remembering to open a planner
- Big assignments broken into small, clear steps with dates
- Check-ins while you work, like a study buddy texting "how's it going?"
- A short morning text with only what's due that day
- Quiet hours, so Dash doesn't text when you need a break

## How do check-ins work?

1. **Tell Dash what you're starting.** Text something like "starting my reading, check on me in 45 minutes."
2. **Dash texts at that time.** It asks how it went and offers the next small step.
3. **Adjust as you go.** Ask for more time, a smaller step or a break. Dash moves your plan.

## Does Dash replace accommodations or support?

No. Dash is a planning and reminder tool. If you have or need academic accommodations, your campus accessibility services office can help, and Dash can find its official contact details for you.

## Questions

### Is Dash a medical or therapy service?

No. Dash doesn't diagnose, treat or give medical advice. It helps with reminders, planning and study, and your campus accessibility or health services are the place for clinical support.

### Can Dash help me get accommodations?

Dash can answer questions about your school's accommodations process using official sources and help you book an appointment, with your yes. Your accessibility services office makes the decisions.

### Will Dash text me too much?

You choose. Tell Dash when to stay quiet and how often you want check-ins, and it keeps to that.

### Will Dash do the work for me?

No. Dash never writes, answers or submits graded work. It helps you break the work down, plan it and study.

## Related

- [Dash for first-year students](https://textdash.com/for/first-year-students)
- [Dash for grad students](https://textdash.com/for/grad-students)
- [Deadline reminders that text you first](https://textdash.com/use-cases/deadline-reminders)
- [Dash for international students](https://textdash.com/for/international-students)
- [Dash for commuter students](https://textdash.com/for/commuter-students)
- [Dash for student athletes](https://textdash.com/for/student-athletes)

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**About Dash.** Dash is an AI sidekick for college and university students that you text over iMessage or SMS. It tracks every deadline and texts you before each one, answers questions about your campus, helps you study, and, with your yes, orders food, books things, makes phone calls and handles admin. Free to start. iMessage on iPhone and SMS on any phone. No app, no login. For students at colleges and universities in Canada and the United States. Dash never writes, answers or submits graded work. It explains, quizzes and plans. Dash is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by any college or university.

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