It’s no secret that focus and concentration can be an issue for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). According to statistics (1), the disorder affects up to 5% of Americans, ...

There’s a well-established link between listening to music and emotional regulation. But for many people with ADHD, music and sound often serve another important function: focus aid. Of course they ...

Teenagers with ADHD often struggle to focus. Even tasks that seem simple to others—completing homework, studying for a test, or even following a conversation—can feel overwhelming and exhausting. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an annual event that ...

Recently, one of my clients with adult ADHD made an astonishing discovery. She read an article in the New York Times about brown noise, and wondered if it could help her focus on the unpleasant but ...

Imagine that it’s 4:59 p.m., only one minute before your deadline. You swore you’d never put yourself in this position again, and yet you have. This isn’t your best work, and you’ll be lucky just to ...

Living with ADHD often feels like trying to listen to a single conversation in a room filled with voices. Distractions abound, and the simplest tasks can become daunting. Yet, despite these challenges ...