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How ADHD Brains Learn New Skills

ADHD brains are fascinating learning machines – just ones that operate a bit differently. The typical learning path for neurotypical folks often doesn't match how our dopamine-seeking minds work.

Mar 30, 2025
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The ADHD Learning Cycle

Research shows ADHD brains tend to learn in what I call the "intensity cycle":

  1. Intense hyper-focus stage – When something catches our interest, we dive DEEP. This is where the dopamine reward system kicks in, making learning feel rewarding and almost addictive.

  2. Plateau/boredom stage – Once the novelty wears off, maintaining interest…

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