Supporting a STEM student with ADHD + motor impairment

Sam is a first-year Physics student navigating a course built on fast lectures, complex equations, and constant problem-solving. But his ADHD and motor impairment create barriers that make it nearly impossible to keep pace. Every lecture becomes a battle to concentrate, write, and absorb—leaving him stressed, behind, and burnt out.

Study barriers Sam faces

During lectures & seminars

  • Finds it difficult to focus in fast-moving, unstructured lectures

  • Misses important details due to handwriting difficulties and typing fatigue

  • Struggles to follow technical content in real time

  • Overwhelmed by rapid transitions between topics and speakers

A student named Sam attending his Physics lecture

After lectures & seminars

  • Notes are incomplete or disorganised, making revision stressful

  • Lacks a structured way to reinforce and apply what he’s learned

How Jamworks helps Sam remove these barriers

Capture → Structure → Engage → Reinforce

1

Capture – Lecture Recording

Sam uses Jamworks to record his lectures, so he no longer has to write everything down live. With the pressure off, he can focus on listening and understanding. He knows he can return to the recording whenever he’s ready, reviewing at his own pace, on his own terms. 

A screenshot of the Jamworks app with two illustrated female students doing the high five gesture
Screenshot of Jamworks' Key Points notes written by AI

2

Structure – Key Points 

Jamworks generates a full breakdown of each lecture, turning spoken content into clear, structured Key Points. These include summaries, explanations, and even formulas – all organised for quick review. Instead of messy notes, Sam has accurate, accessible content to revise from.

2

Structure – Automatic Highlights

Lectures are automatically split into titled sections, each with a short summary and transcript. Sam can skip to the part he needs without scrolling through hours of recording or guessing where main content is. This saves him time and reduces cognitive effort.

A screenshot of Jamworks' automatic chapters, known as highlights
Focus reading feature of Jamworks

3

Engage – Focus Reading

Reading long passages of text can be difficult for Sam. Focus Reading emboldens the first letters of each word, helping guide his eyes and reduce distractions. This simple visual aid supports concentration and makes reading feel more manageable.

A screenshot showing Jamworks' JamAI personal tutor mode called Simplify. It is displayed on a tablet device.

3

Engage – Simplify

When Sam hits a tricky concept, he asks JamAI, which instantly rewrites dense explanations into plain language with relatable examples and clear, step-by-step breakdowns. He can ask follow-up questions if he needs more help – so he’s never left struggling or wasting time searching online.

ADHD mode Jamworks feature

3

Engage – ADHD mode

With this mode enabled, Jamworks dims the rest of the screen and highlights just a focused strip – reducing visual distractions and helping Sam stay locked in on the content he’s reviewing. It creates a calmer, clearer workspace tailored to his attention needs.

Flashcards & Quiz Me features

4

Reinforce – Flashcards & Quiz Me

Sam reinforces his learning with personalised flashcards and quizzes built from his lectures.

  • Flashcards include lecture audio and contextual explanations

  • Quizzes adapt in difficulty to boost confidence before exams

Together, they support long-term retention and help Sam track his progress over time.

Positive impact of recommending Jamworks

  • Enables students to capture accurate, structured notes without relying on manual writing or fast processing speeds.

  • Promotes independent learning by reducing cognitive load and helping students engage with content in a way that suits their needs.

  • Provides meaningful, long-term support that strengthens understanding, builds confidence, and improves academic outcomes.

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