The collective discussions show strong support for the article's importance, with examples like mentions of hyperfocus in autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia, and sharing of related research and personal insights, using words like 'interesting' and 'important' to convey both curiosity and recognition of its significance.
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Abstract in brief
Hyperfocus is a deep absorption in a task where a person ignores everything else, often discussed in relation to autism, schizophrenia, and ADHD, but its effects on brain function are still not well understood.
The concept of hyperfocus is poorly defined in research, with no clear consensus or standardized way to measure it, leading to challenges in studying this phenomenon systematically.
The authors emphasize the importance of further investigation into hyperfocus, propose a working definition for future research, and critique existing methods to better understand its impact on both neurotypical and clinical populations.]
If you're nerdy and want to read about hyperfocus, @BrandonAshinoff co-authored an interesting and recent paper, "Hyperfocus: the forgotten frontier of attention."
It's free to read too.
https://t.co/jf4jIcH2yR
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New open-access review of hyperfocused attention, with an emphasis on autism and other clinical conditions. https://t.co/0ZJNaR7Ti6
I am extremely happy to say that my new paper with @AhmadAbuakel has been published in Psychological Research!
#Hyperfocus: The Forgotten Frontier of #Attention
#ADHD #Schizophrenia #Autism
@ColumbiaPsych @TheCHBH
https://t.co/Q9YgBZarI1
I gave my first invited talk at the @nvneuropsy annual meeting this year: "Hyperfocus: The Forgotten Frontier of Attention!" If you're interested, you can watch it here: https://t.co/dFRM9xz6rA
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「過集中」：
Hyperfocus: the forgotten frontier of attention
https://t.co/k0PElBc8FU
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@KerrieHighcock @KieranRose7 @DrAmyPearson @HappeLab @liz_pellicano And there was also this related review on 'hyperfocus' (although missed work on monotropism from review): https://t.co/6QwVq8RZBz
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According to the CDC, 3 in 10 children with ADHD also have anxiety. This video highlights the key differences between ADHD and anxiety to improve understanding and awareness. Note: do not self-diagnose.
When narcissists attempt to extract narcissistic supply or engage in one-upmanship, they dissociate from the environment, forget tasks, and fail to respond to cues. This behavior is linked to hyperfocus, a state of…
This commentary explores the concept of hyperfocus in ADHD, its evidence, and potential benefits and risks, highlighting the need for further research and standardized definitions to better understand its impact on…
This commentary explores hyperfocus in ADHD, examining its potential as both a benefit and a risk, based on limited but conflicting research findings and emphasizing the need for further scientific investigation.
This video explains hyperfocus in individuals with autism spectrum disorder, highlighting how it can be both an advantage and a challenge. It discusses recent research on attentional strengths, the connection to flow…
Ashinoff, B. K., & Abu‐Akel, A. (2021). Hyperfocus: The forgotten frontier of attention. Psychological Research, 85(1), 1–19.
Hupfeld, K. E., Abagis, T. R., & Shah, P. (2019). Living “in the zone”: Hyperfocus in adult ADHD. Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 11(2),
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Ashinoff, B. K., & Abu‐Akel, A. (2021). Hyperfocus: The forgotten frontier of attention. Psychological Research, 85(1), 1–19.
Hupfeld, K. E., Abagis, T. R., & Shah, P. (2019). Living “in the zone”: Hyperfocus in adult ADHD. Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 11(2),
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Hyperfocus: the forgotten frontier of attention - PMC National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov) ... 2021 ... Hyperfocus is a phenomenon that reflects one's complete absorption in a task, to a point where a person appears to completely ignore or
Hyperfocus: the forgotten frontier of attention - PMC
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov)
... 2021 ... Hyperfocus is a phenomenon that reflects one's complete absorption in a task, to a point where a person appears to completely ignore or 'tune out' everything
@GetGhost3dXD https://t.co/eMZzoDIGn8
https://t.co/P56HU8nWKQ
“Yes, anyone can become hyperfixated on something. Although, hyperfixations are commonly associated with symptoms in neurodivergent people.”
https://t.co/JvFEktTAdZ
“hyperfocus affects both neurotypical and clinical populations”
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@peter_hongos @Yello_winnie A vdd é que tem poucos estudos voltados a hiperfoco, e muitos nem seiqer usam esse termo, mas é sim algo observado em pacientes neurodivergentes E em neurotipicos
https://t.co/SNRuyb9pVD https://t.co/IHxav3fpbA
英国NIHのこのレビューが分かりやすい
Hyperfocus: the forgotten frontier of attention Brandon K. Ashinoffcorresponding author1,3 and Ahmad Abu-Akel2 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...
ざっくり定義も示されている。
過集中とは、強い集中/焦点状態を特徴とする。
過集中に陥ると、無関係な外部刺激は意識的には知覚されないように見える。
過集中に陥るには、課題が楽しいか興味深いものでなければならない。
過集中状態では、課題遂行能力が向上する。
英国NIHのこのレビューが分かりやすい
Hyperfocus: the forgotten frontier of attention
Brandon K. Ashinoffcorresponding author1,3 and Ahmad Abu-Akel2
https://t.co/TrdBVU08xh
ざっくり定義も示されている。
@sprigtism @1Schoolhouse No? You don’t have to be autistic?? Hyperfixations are most common in people with autism,ADHD,and schizophrenia from my research but I don’t doubt other neurodivergent peoplehyperfixate on things.
Here you go: https://t.co/LJZYi1cud1
I gave my first invited talk at the @nvneuropsy annual meeting this year: "Hyperfocus: The Forgotten Frontier of Attention!" If you're interested, you can watch it here: https://t.co/dFRM9xz6rA
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RT @BrandonAshinoff: I am extremely happy to say that my new paper with @AhmadAbuakel has been published in Psychological Research!
#Hyper…
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RT @theADHDacademic: If you're nerdy and want to read about hyperfocus, @BrandonAshinoff co-authored an interesting and recent paper, "Hype…
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If you're nerdy and want to read about hyperfocus, @BrandonAshinoff co-authored an interesting and recent paper, "Hyperfocus: the forgotten frontier of attention."
It's free to read too.
https://t.co/jf4jIcH2yR
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Mar 15, 2022 · 73 likes · 10 shares · 9,440 followersView post →
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Bo Simango
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Hyperfocus: the forgotten frontier of attention https://t.co/nL7AGEzD5J
Of course when I need to be studying for an exam I get meta and start reading about concentration instead, specifically this literature overview on definitions of hyperfocus. https://t.co/IYBAckJ3ip
This paper is a meta-analysis of the lack of research into and consistent definition of hyperfocus states. This one is free to read.
https://t.co/FEyj4UoBu1
「過集中」：
Hyperfocus: the forgotten frontier of attention
https://t.co/k0PElBc8FU
Feb 1, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,563 followersView post →
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@Tudortweet -- i was thinking about Knights Move thinking. What if it consisted of jumps between hyperfocus and distraction. Rather than roots in schizophrenic thinking, roots in ADHD.
https://t.co/zS6DpHPyVI
@yaxu (I do have a pet theory that flow is the same thing as the states of hyperfocus neurodivergent people report, but not constructed as pathological. But only know of 1 piece arguing that, which is https://t.co/vMifBiNIPe and is not particularly critical in any deep sense)
@TopiUusis ADHD:lle on tärkeää löytää intohimoista tekemistä. Silloin keskittymiskyky voi ylittää ei ADHD ihmisen keskittymiskyvyn. Hyperfokus. https://t.co/KsEm4vOxoj
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@R_J_Chapman https://t.co/M8bgTEljmw
This is an interesting article that you might have read already.
1. https://t.co/aX5xObnELa
2. https://t.co/IK9XsjF563
3. https://t.co/RUsAMAZsvL (Not as good but the info IS from a professional counselor so it is valid)
and 4. https://t.co/8Wc3BhU9GJ (The study I referenced from mainly)
If you wanna dig deeper: https://t.co/YZdq5k0qwS
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https://t.co/gG88ykjjfp
(1) to engage in #hyperfocus, the task has to be engaging (i.e. fun, interesting, important, etc.). (2) Hyperfocus is characterized by an intense state of sustained or selective attention.
@KerrieHighcock @KieranRose7 @DrAmyPearson @HappeLab @liz_pellicano And there was also this related review on 'hyperfocus' (although missed work on monotropism from review): https://t.co/6QwVq8RZBz
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RT @OccupySchagen: @Paulo10191 @fantasmavoid I found out i am #ActuallyAutistic; many times i was asked: "Are you a #Teacher ?".
Since my d…
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Cassandra Occupy Schagen
@OccupySchagen · X
@Paulo10191 @fantasmavoid I found out i am #ActuallyAutistic; many times i was asked: "Are you a #Teacher ?".
Since my diagnosis i now understand why.
#Hyperfocus: the forgotten #Frontier of #Attention:
->https://t.co/r2sLHwRotw
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RT @BrandonAshinoff: I am extremely happy to say that my new paper with @AhmadAbuakel has been published in Psychological Research!
#Hyper…
I am extremely happy to say that my new paper with @AhmadAbuakel has been published in Psychological Research!
#Hyperfocus: The Forgotten Frontier of #Attention
#ADHD #Schizophrenia #Autism
@ColumbiaPsych @TheCHBH
https://t.co/Q9YgBZarI1
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