tailorADD

tailorADD is a term that emerged from online discussions, particularly within communities related to neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD. It describes a specific manifestation of ADHD where an individual's attention can be intensely focused on particular interests or tasks, often to the exclusion of other responsibilities or stimuli. This hyperfocus is characteristic of ADHD, but tailorADD emphasizes the selective and often highly personalized nature of this focus. The "tailor" aspect suggests that the focus is finely tuned to the individual's specific passions, hobbies, or work, almost as if tailored to their unique preferences.

Unlike a general description of hyperfocus, tailorADD highlights the way individuals with ADHD might become exceptionally adept and knowledgeable in areas they are passionate about. This can be a source of great skill and accomplishment, but it can also lead to difficulties in shifting attention when necessary, managing time effectively across different domains, and maintaining engagement with less stimulating but equally important aspects of life. The term is not a clinical diagnosis but rather a colloquial descriptor used by some in the ADHD community to articulate a nuanced experience of attention regulation. It reflects the variability and individual differences in how ADHD presents.