Hyperfocus: The ADHD Phenomenon of Intense Fixation
What is ADHD Hyperfocus?
Hyperfocus refers to an intense fixation on an interest or activity for an extended period of time. People who experience hyperfocus often become so engrossed they block out the world around them. Children and adults with ADHD often exhibit hyperfocus when working intently on things that interest them. Hyperfocus: How Does It Affect Children and Adults with ADHD? For children, the object of hyperfocus might be playing a video game or watching TV. Adults might hyperfocus on social media or shopping. But whatever holds the attention, the result is the same: Unless something or someone interrupts, hours drift by as important tasks and relationships fall by the wayside. “People who think ADHD means havin… Continue Reading (7 minute read)