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EPISODE · Oct 5, 2021 · 9 MIN

9. The Truth About Attention Regulation (Why ADHD is Poorly Named)

from The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course · host Donae Cannon

ADHD has long been explained as a deficit of attention, but many think that this is a faulty description. It's not that people with ADHD can't focus, it's that we can't always control what  we focus on or when/ how long  we focus (this is attention regulation). In fact, those of us with ADHD may even find that we have exceptional focus on certain tasks or interests and even have a hard time shifting our attention off of those tasks.  Today we'll take a look at attention regulation, a phenomenon called hyperfocus, and how our variable attention can impact our lives.For my FREE training "Sensory Strategies for ADHD: Learn How to Change Your Energy & Focus!" register here: https://www.theadhdclaritycoach.com/webinar-registration-1Interested in Embrace Your Brain, my small group coaching program? Learn more here: https://www.theadhdclaritycoach.com/webinar-registrationIdeas for a podcast episode? Interested in 1:1 coaching? Other questions? Reach out!https://www.theadhdclaritycoach.com/contact

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ADHD has long been explained as a deficit of attention, but many think that this is a faulty description. It's not that people with ADHD can't focus, it's that we can't always control what we focus on or when/ how long we focus (this is attention regulation). In fact, those of us with ADHD may even find that we have exceptional focus on certain tasks or interests and even have a hard time shifting our attention off of those tasks. Today we'll take a look at attent...

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