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ADHD: A (Brief) Deep Dive into the Misnomer

August 5, 2021 by Cass Keith

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. That said, experts agree that virtually every part of this name is misleading. Why? Because it’s not necessarily attention that is deficient. Rather, it’s a symptom that can stem from any number of root sources, all of which stem from executive dysfunction. ADHDers actually have plenty of attention… (—Read more—)

Filed Under: ADHD, Neurodiversity

ADHD and the Power of Body Doubling

August 4, 2021 by Cass Keith

Sometimes referred to as mirroring, body doubling can be a powerful tool for neurodivergents struggling to perform various tasks. These tasks are usually, but not always, those that rely on the brain’s ability to perform executive function appropriately. Executive function is the form of functioning that relies on executive skills and concepts — such as… (—Read more—)

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ADHD: Hyperefficiency and ‘Steps’

August 2, 2021 by Cass Keith

Because ADHD is an executive function disorder, it is critically important for the goal to be immediately detectable by an external sense (sight, sound, smell, touch, etc.)

Filed Under: ADHD, Neurodiversity

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