Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, or a neurodivergence, that affects focus and executive function. Many of us know someone who has ADHD, considering about eight million adults demonstrate symptoms of ADHD. Despite the condition’s prevalence, many girls and women struggle to get diagnosed with ADHD. Because ADHD symptoms…
executive function
Doing tasks that seem time-consuming or uninteresting is annoying for many people, but it can feel overwhelming for people with ADHD. Self-motivation and organization are skills that are greatly affected by ADHD symptoms, since ADHD causes impaired executive function due to a lack of dopamine in the brain. Executive function…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects focus, concentration, and memory, and often causes hyperactive or impulsive behavior. People with ADHD can find tasks like complex projects or deciding between too many choices overwhelming, and often get distracted or find themselves avoiding tasks altogether when faced with stress. This feeling of overwhelm is…