Effort Matching: Why Equal Effort Isn’t Fair for ADHD Brains

Written By Kristin Lovato

ADHD increases the internal effort required to initiate, sustain, and complete tasks. Research on executive functioning shows that ADHD brains expend more energy on processes others take for granted.

Key Takeaways

  • ADHD is a high-effort neurotype

  • Burnout comes from ignored cognitive load

  • Time management ≠ effort management

  • Capacity-based planning reduces shutdown

Research & Concepts Referenced

  • Barkley — Executive Function & Self-Regulation

  • Brown — ADHD and cognitive load

  • Dopamine and anticipatory motivation literature

 

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