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Time, Tasks, and Structure - Building Systems That Support The ADHD Brain
Introduction: Structure as Self-Support, Not Self-Control For many students and professionals with ADHD, “getting organized” can feel like a moving target. You make a new schedule, use it for a few days, and then it collapses under the weight of real life. That’s not failure, but neuroscience. The ADHD brain thrives on predictability and reward, yet it also craves novelty. Sustainable structure needs to work with that wiring, by balancing consistency with flexibility. This p
Ava Blundell Patterson
Nov 213 min read


ADHD & The Learning Brain: Understanding How Attention Really Works
ADHD: A Difference in How the Brain Regulates, Not a Lack of Willpower We’ve all heard that ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) makes it hard to focus. But that single word, focus, doesn’t capture what’s really going on with the ADHD brain. Attention and focusing doesn’t just mean trying harder or putting in more effort, it’s about how our brains manage executive functions. Executive functioning includes skills like planning, organizing, and remembering what we
Ava Blundell Patterson
Oct 273 min read
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