ADHDers
Easily distracted individuals
People who have ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
The term is casual and often used by those with the condition themselves, carrying a sense of in-group identity: ADHDers will understand the struggle of losing your keys five times before leaving the house.
The suffix -er creates a noun of belonging, similar to "New Yorkers" or "gamers."
Having atypical brain function
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- executive functionCognitive self-management abilities
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
- inattentionLack of focus
hyperactivity · impulsivity · working memory · prefrontal cortex · stimulant medication · comorbidity · autism · dyslexia
Innate cognitive differences concept
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
- late diagnosisCondition identified belatedly
- maskingConcealing by covering
- disclosureAct of revealing information
workplace accommodations · support groups · online forums · TikTok · memes · lived experience · validation · unmasking
Inability to perceive duration
- procrastinationHabitual task avoidance
- deadlinesSubmission cutoff times
- forgetfulnessFailure to retain information
- lateNot on time
overwhelm · clutter · routines · reminders · alarms · calendar · lists · object permanence
Palm-sized rotating distraction
- body doublingShared space for focus
- bullet journalModular analog planning system
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- therapyCurative mental treatment
CBT · coaching · accommodation · noise-canceling · stimming · movement breaks · timers · chunking
Capacity for original thought
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
- innovationCreating something original
- entrepreneurshipCreating and managing ventures
- energyPower to do work
enthusiasm · spontaneity · resilience · adaptability · crisis mode · pattern recognition · curiosity · risk-taking
neurodivergent
Having atypical brain function
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- executive functionCognitive self-management abilities
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
inattention · hyperactivity · impulsivity · working memory · prefrontal cortex · stimulant medication · comorbidity · autism · dyslexia · sensory processing
neurodiversity
Innate cognitive differences concept
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
- late diagnosisCondition identified belatedly
- maskingConcealing by covering
disclosure · workplace accommodations · support groups · online forums · TikTok · memes · lived experience · validation · unmasking · peers
time blindness
Inability to perceive duration
- procrastinationHabitual task avoidance
- deadlinesSubmission cutoff times
- forgetfulnessFailure to retain information
late · overwhelm · clutter · routines · reminders · alarms · calendar · lists · object permanence · decision fatigue
fidget spinner
Palm-sized rotating distraction
- body doublingShared space for focus
- bullet journalModular analog planning system
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
therapy · CBT · coaching · accommodation · noise-canceling · stimming · movement breaks · timers · chunking · externalization
creativity
Capacity for original thought
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
- innovationCreating something original
- entrepreneurshipCreating and managing ventures
energy · enthusiasm · spontaneity · resilience · adaptability · crisis mode · pattern recognition · curiosity · risk-taking · passion