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Distractibility vs Curiosity – Seeing ADHD Through a Positive Lens with Matthew Menzies
Many people see distractibility as one of ADHD’s biggest challenges – a constant battle for focus in a noisy world. But what if we reframed it as something else entirely?
In this session, Matthew Menzies explores how the ADHD brain is wired for curiosity, engagement, and exploration. When interest is high, attention flows naturally – and when it’s not, our minds instinctively seek stimulation elsewhere. This isn’t a flaw, but a reflection of a brain designed to notice, connect, and pursue what feels meaningful.
We’ll also look at situational variability – the way ADHD performance can shift dramatically depending on context, environment, and emotional connection. Understanding this variability helps us see that inconsistency isn’t laziness or lack of ability, but a natural response to how the ADHD brain engages with its surroundings.
Through this positive lens, we’ll explore how curiosity fuels creativity, problem-solving, and innovation – and how to work with your attention rather than against it. The session includes practical strategies for harnessing curiosity as a strength, along with space for open discussion and reflection.
Join us to see ADHD not as a deficit, but as a different way of engaging with the world – one that’s full of possibility.
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