DSA software - if you have it, use it.
If you get Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) for your dyspraxia, you will probably have been given some useful study skills software. If you aren't sure how it works, email us at nmhsupport@fxplus.ac.uk
The apps and tools below are free or freemium.
Google Keep - (iOS, Android, extension, web). Free. Save thoughts, images, lists and notes and sync across your devices.
Microsoft To Do - (iOS and Android/web/Windows). Free. Create lists with due dates, reminders, repeats and added files. Integrates with Outlook.
Momentum - (Chrome extension). Free with paid add-ons. Add to-do lists to your screen, along with inspirational photos and quotes.
Time Timer - (iOS and Android). Free. Visual countdown timer. Set multiple coloured timers with alarms to stay on track.
TimeTree - (iOS, Android, web). Free, shareable calendars. Useful if you need family or friends to remind and prompt you.
Trello - (iOS, Android, web). Free with paid add-ons. Create boards with task cards which you can move around. Add links, files, lists and reminders to cards then archive when you are done. Collaborate with others.
ASK Assignment Calculator - (Web.) Free. Helps you create a schedule based on your start and hand-in date.
AudioPen - (Web and Chrome extension.) Free with paid add-on. Converts voice notes into concise, structured writing.
Ayoa - (Web.) Free with paid add-on. Mind mapping tool.
Just Read - (Chrome extension.) Free with paid add-on. Declutter a web page, delete unwanted sections and customise font size and background colour for easier reading.
myNoise - (Web.) Free with paid add-ons. Huge range of immersive background soundscapes to help you focus.
Weaver Highlighter - (Chrome extension.) Free. Highlight and annotate pdfs and webpages and organise pages into folders and subfolders.
Citymapper - (iOS, Android, Web). Free. Provides real-time information for public transport in 80 cities.
Google Maps - (iOS, Android, Web). Free. Navigate from A to B via multiple means of transport. Find things to do in your area.
Tripit - (iOS, Android). Free with paid add-ons. Forward your reservations and bookings and it will combine them into one itinerary.
Waze - (iOS, Android, Web). Free. Navigate from A to B by road. Will try to find the quickest route possible and depends on crowd-sourced data.
what3words - (iOS, Android, Web). Free. Find, share, save and navigate to locations anywhere in the world.
Budget Planner - (Web). Free. Government tool to help you analyse your income and outgoings. Includes personalised tips.
Chip - (iOS and Android). Free with paid add-ons. which autosaves money from your current account into a savings pot which earns interest.
Snoop - (iOS and Android). Free with paid add-on. Track your spending and get personalised money-saving suggestions.
Splittr - iOS and Android). Free with paid add-ons. Helps you split expenses between friends fairly.
Be Okay - (iOS and Android). Free. Helps you relax and control your breathing during a panic attack. Simple.
Finch - (iOS and Android). Free with paid add-on. A pet app which helps you feel more positive and encourages you to look after yourself with its self-care exercises.
MindShift CBT App - (iOS and Android). Free. Self-help anxiety relief which uses CBT tools and strategies to help reduce worry, stress and panic.
MyFitnessPal - iOS, Android and web). Free with paid add-on. Track your food, water and exercise.
Smiling Mind - (iOS and Android). Free. Practise mindfulness and meditation to bring balance to your life.
Student Health App - iOS and Android). Free. Reliable NHS-approved health information for students.