You’ve probably noticed that a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) can focus intently (also called “hyperfocusing) on certain activities — playing video games, for example.
But when it comes to schoolwork, she has a hard time staying on task.Researchers recognize that ADHD doesn’t impair the ability to pay attention, but rather the ability to control what one pays attention to.
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