Time blindness is real. Tokimo makes time visible — a shrinking arc your child can watch, so transitions aren't a surprise and meltdowns stop being the norm.
Children with ADHD have a neurological difference in how they perceive time. Standard timers don't address this — and that's why they don't work.
ADHD children genuinely cannot feel time passing. "10 minutes" has no weight. A number counting down is just a number. The brain doesn't connect it to urgency or planning.
When a timer beeps with no visual warning, it's a shock. For an ADHD child mid-task, that sudden interruption triggers the fight-or-flight response — which looks like a meltdown.
Every design decision in Tokimo targets a specific ADHD challenge. Not a generic timer with a cute skin — a tool that understands the neuroscience.
A colorful arc shrinks in real time — the ADHD brain can see time passing. No abstraction, no numbers to decode. Just: big arc = lots of time, small arc = almost done. Instant, visual, concrete.
When a child can watch the arc shrinking for the final minute, the end is never a surprise. They see it coming. They start to prepare. The dysregulation spike that comes from sudden transitions simply doesn't happen.
When time ends, Tokimo's character celebrates — confetti, animation, sound. For ADHD kids who struggle with task completion, this dopamine moment is the reward the brain needs to want to finish next time.
1, 2, 5, and 10-minute quick-start buttons match the ADHD attention window. Homework in 10-minute focus blocks. Screen time in 5-minute increments. One tap to start.
The child picks their animal — koala, fox, bunny. That character belongs to them. ADHD kids who feel ownership of the tool use it voluntarily instead of fighting it.
No ads, no notifications, no games hidden inside. Just the timer, the character, and the countdown. Tokimo doesn't compete for attention — it helps direct it.
Completed tasks build a streak. ADHD kids respond powerfully to streak-based motivation — seeing their history of wins creates momentum that sustains the habit.
The child picks their timer sound. When the ending is a sound they chose, it's no longer an interruption — it's a signal they expect and have a relationship with.
No internet needed. Works on airplane mode. No distracting notifications from other apps can break through while the timer is running.
"Our son has ADHD and transitions were brutal. Tokimo changed that within a week. He can see the time going, he knows what's coming, and the celebration at the end actually matters to him. It's the first timer that's ever worked."
"As an occupational therapist, visual timers are one of the first tools I recommend. What separates Tokimo is the completion reward — children with ADHD need that moment of recognition to build the habit of finishing."
"My ADHD daughter used to fall apart every time screen time ended. We started using Tokimo's 5-minute warning timer before the main one. She now says goodbye to her show before it's even over. I cried the first time it worked."
10–15 minute focus sessions match the ADHD attention window. Break impossible homework into visible, winnable chunks.
Give 5-minute visual warning before the main timer ends. No surprise endings, no meltdowns.
Chain 5-minute timers for each step. ADHD kids thrive on visible, structured sequences — not abstract instruction.
A 5-minute timer gives the dysregulated brain a finite, visible container for big feelings. The end is clear and coming.
Turn tidying into a race. ADHD kids respond to urgency — a visible countdown turns a dreaded chore into a game.
Bath, PJs, reading — each step gets its own timer. Predictable sequences calm the ADHD nervous system before sleep.
Yes. Visual timers are one of the most recommended tools for children with ADHD by occupational therapists and child psychologists. ADHD causes time blindness — difficulty sensing time passing. A visual shrinking arc makes time concrete and observable, giving the brain the external anchor it needs.
Tokimo is specifically designed with ADHD needs in mind: a visual shrinking arc (not just numbers), predictable endings, short-block presets, and a celebration animation that rewards task completion. It's free to download on iPhone and iPad.
Meltdowns happen when transitions are sudden and unpredictable. Tokimo's visual countdown lets children see the end approaching for the entire duration — not just hear a sudden alarm. When kids can see time shrinking, transitions stop being a surprise.
Absolutely. Short 10–15 minute focus blocks with Tokimo match the typical ADHD attention window. The visual countdown keeps the child anchored to the task, and the celebration when finished creates a dopamine moment that reinforces completing work.
Tokimo is free on iPhone and iPad. Set your first ADHD-friendly timer in under 60 seconds.