Unveiling the Quiet ADHD: Inattentive Insights

Welcome back to Explain My Brain with Tyla, your guide to the fascinating functions of the brain. In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked world of inattentive ADHD, characterised by a brain that drifts quietly in multiple directions. Discover how this serene type of ADHD affects both children and adults, influencing their ability to focus, complete tasks, and navigate daily routines.

Explore what inattentive ADHD looks like at school and home, and understand the challenges faced by those living with it. Learn how executive functioning, the brain's control centre, can feel impaired, making organisation and task completion difficult.

Get practical tips on supporting inattentive ADHD with strategies like breaking tasks into smaller steps and using reminders. This episode emphasizes the importance of understanding and the need for different kinds of support, highlighting that having inattentive ADHD doesn’t equate to being lazy or uncaring.