People with ADHD tend to make decisions impulsively without considering the consequences in the moment, like ...
spontaneously switching back and forth between many activities without completing them
Impulsively buying things that are not actually needed and later badly regretted.
Constantly interrupting conversations and making rash comments and reactions that are later regretted
Problems in Digital:
3.1 Orders are sent unintentionally
Avoid accidental orders & purchases by making the user aware of his choice by redirecting to the shopping cart page and a dialogue showing the successful action.
3.2 Windows are unintentionally closed
Use a confirmation dialogue. Communicate as clearly a possible to the user before closing a form causing data loss.
3.3 Destructive buttons are not highlighted
✓ NOT this:
✓ Use this:
Make the dialogue as clearly and short as possible.
Use a button font colour you are not using for regular action buttons in your layout, like red
Flip the arrangement of the buttons (right/left) to be different from previous dialogues. This avoids impulsive multiple clicks.
Use descriptive language for the buttons instead of “Yes” or “No”
