ADHD and the Disorganized Brain

In this episode, we talk about ADHD and what it means from a primitive brain perspective. What does a disorganized brain have in common with the behaviors and challenges associated with ADHD? We talk about all of this as well as what you can do about it. Show Notes:Signs of a disorganized midbrain:Tactile sensitivity (think clothing tags and seams of clothes/ socks)Sensory seeking - needs to touch everything (if in view, it needs to be touched)Cannot sit still (wiggly, fidgety)Easily distracted, difficulty staying on taskDifficulty prioritizing tasksDislikes light physical touch (not the cuddling type)Seems always hungry (often thinking about food and when the next meal will be)Difficulty making transitions (from sleep to wake or from task to task)Tends to fixate on thoughts and is prone to repetitionPoor verbal articulation (difficulty with the formation and enunciation of words)Poor balance and coordination (frequent bumping into things, stumbles, trips, and falls)Poor reading comprehensionDifficulty writing (either holding the pencil or getting thoughts on paper)Poor regulation of certain autonomic body functions such as sleep, blood pressure, appetite, body temperatureUnable to process and understand sounds or distinguish between two similar soundsPoor filtering and prioritization of incoming stimuliLazy 8 video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cso0TGArf5j/