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The High Quality of Attention in ADHD and the Concept of Hyperfocus
People with ADHD do not have a deficit of attention but instead possess a surplus of high-quality attention. They have an interest-based nervous system, which leads to intense hyperfocus on topics that capture their interest. This intense focus involves persistent questioning, deep research, and a quest to thoroughly understand and discover missing pieces in a subject, making them prolific and enduring in their pursuit of knowledge.