Hyperfocus and the ADHD Brain: Intense Fixation with ADD
Highlights
“These children aren’t being disobedient,” says Nadeau. “Their brains just aren’t registering what you’re saying. That’s why the interruption should never be done angrily, and why you should allow a few minutes for the shift in attention to occur. It’s almost like pulling someone out of a dream.” ⤴️
“Kids with ADHD are demanding a higher standard of teaching ⤴️
“A child with ADHD gets bored quickly when he’s asked to memorize a bunch of history dates. But if he helps write a play on the subject and then performs in it, he’s going to shine.” ⤴️
“But on the set, I’d have nine things going on simultaneously, and I could focus on all of them without any problem.” ⤴️