Disir
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Are there any differences between being hyperfocused and being in a flow state? Yes! A hyperfocused ADHD brain is completely absorbed in its task — to the point of seemingly ignoring or tuning out everything else. Some people describe hyperfocus as a dream-like state wherein the outside world ceases to exist.
A child in hyperfocus may become too engrossed in a video game to hear his parents call his name. An adult in hyperfocus may be reading a book so intently that they lose track of time and miss an appointment.
Some neurotypical people may occasionally experience a hyperfocus-like state. However, it occurs more often in people with conditions that reflect attention issues, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
www.additudemag.com
I think that sometimes that hyperfocus on a video game leads adults to believe that a kid doesn't have ADHD.
A child in hyperfocus may become too engrossed in a video game to hear his parents call his name. An adult in hyperfocus may be reading a book so intently that they lose track of time and miss an appointment.
Some neurotypical people may occasionally experience a hyperfocus-like state. However, it occurs more often in people with conditions that reflect attention issues, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Flow State vs. Hyperfocus: On Channeling Your Unsteady ADHD Attention
“When you are in a flow state, you’re moving and you’re grooving, but you’re not so zoomed into a task that you’re unaware of where you are. Sometimes, I like to put music on and dance in the kitchen when I clean. I’m not hyperfocused. I’m just trying to get into the flow of cleaning.”
www.additudemag.com
I think that sometimes that hyperfocus on a video game leads adults to believe that a kid doesn't have ADHD.
