Why studying can feel different
Every brain learns differently. For many autistic students and students with ADHD, the hard part is not understanding the material but everything around it: a thick course book with no obvious place to start, a schedule you have to make yourself, distractions, or the unease of not knowing when you are actually “done”.
Flashcards tackle exactly those hurdles. You see one question at a time, the structure is always the same and you know how many are left.
Why I built Flipeezy
Flipeezy did not start as a business, but at home. I built it for my partner’s son, who is neurodivergent, to give him help with studying.
We could simply upload his course: the AI turned it into cards straight away, without anyone having to type everything out. He studied one card at a time, at his own pace. And through the scores we could follow together how it was going and what he still found hard.
Studying this way helped him enormously. That is why I turned it into an app anyone can use.
How Flipeezy helps when studying with autism
- One card at a time. No page full of text, just one question on your screen. Turn the card, check whether you knew it and move on.
- Always the same structure. Every session works the same way: choose which cards, choose how to study and start. No surprises along the way.
- You choose the order. Study the cards in order if you like predictability, or shuffled if you want to practise without relying on the order.
- A calm screen. Pick a light or dark theme and switch on calm mode: no animations or confetti, the card turns over instantly.
- Readable and large. Choose an extra readable font and larger text on the cards. Helpful with dyslexia or when reading takes a lot of energy.
- Read aloud. With the speaker button you do not just read a card, you hear it too, in the right language.
- Pictures instead of words. Do you think in pictures? Put a photo on the card.
How Flipeezy helps when studying with ADHD
- Short sessions with a clear end. A progress bar shows how far you are and a daily goal tells you how many cards are left today. Done is done.
- The schedule is made for you. With spaced repetition, Flipeezy decides which cards need reviewing today. Nothing to keep track of yourself: the Spaced repetition mode shows what is due.
- Small wins. You see how many days in a row you have studied, and after every session you see your result straight away.
- Variety. Switch between flipping, multiple choice and typing so it does not get boring.
- Getting started without a hurdle. No hours of copying out cards: upload your course as a PDF or photo and AI creates them. See how to go from PDF to flashcards.
Tips for studying with autism or ADHD
- Keep boards small. One board per chapter or topic, ideally 20 to 40 cards. A small stack feels doable.
- Study at a fixed time. For example ten minutes every day after dinner. A fixed routine makes starting easier.
- One question per card. Short, concrete questions work better than long texts. More tips on how to make flashcards.
- Start by recognising, finish by recalling. Begin with multiple choice and switch to type mode once the material starts to stick.
- Focus on what has not stuck yet. Choose Weakest cards instead of going through everything every time.
- Use the keyboard. Space bar to turn, arrow keys to grade: your hands stay in one place and your mind on the material.
For parents, teachers and support workers
Does making cards take a lot of energy for your child or student? Then create the board in your own account and share it via an invite link or email address. The student studies with their own progress and cannot accidentally edit or delete the cards. You prepare the material, the student focuses on studying.
As the owner of the board you see the leaderboard and recent sessions on its page: how often the student has studied and with what score. That way you can follow how it is going without looking over their shoulder.