The Neuroscience of the ADHD Brain

ADHD is not a farce. It is the result of a deficiency of a specific brain neurotransmitter called norepinephrine. In this video, learn more about how the ADHD brain and nervous system function, and why it’s sometimes so difficult to diagnose and treat symptoms.

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[taxidrivercarl]

I wish this had been known 30 years ago.
My parents just tried to discipline and beat it out of me.

[Kohay]

Why the hell don’t more people explain ADHD this way?? Just saying it’s a disorder that makes it hard to focus doesn’t really tell you anything, but explaining physiologically that it’s literally something wrong with the brain makes me feel far more validated than just saying “you have trouble focusing”

[FairRosamund]

All parents with ADHD children should watch this and while we're on the subject so should teachers and nay saying GPs

[marnetmar]

Lol my ADHD ass is making fun of the "I can't concentrate on this video" comments only to realize I can't concentrate on it either lmao

[DanzaMissBanana]

I’d love to see studies done on not only our deficits, but how our brains work around them and how we differ from other people in positive ways as well. I have ADHD and it hinders me, but I also feel sometimes I have a way of thinking that is useful because it’s something others wouldn’t have thought of.

[davedahowell]

I'm sorry, but for those of us with ADHD & dyslexia, it's very hard to read subtitles, with music in the background!

Unless we are hyper focusing, most ADHDers with dyslexia have hard time reading anyways. Often we can read a sentence 10 times or more and not have a clue what it said because we were distracted halfway through.

During a video, that means we constantly have to pause it to grasp the idea, which is really to much work for the effort. I'd rather read the transcript.

Just a tip. A simple HUMAN voice over, with subtitles would make this video 1000 times better!

(Edited to clarify)

[cristinagabriel]

I’m so sorry for those who couldn’t focus on the video due to the background music. They should listened to the music alone because it’s truly beautiful.
I can see now how that can be distracting if you have ADHD.

[starlightokamii]

okay honestly tho what is the name of this song it slaps

[HSMfanatic]

The music was a lovely addition to the video and the graphics were helpful. My problem was that the transitions between captions were too quick, so I kept having to pause to read them as I admired everything else.

[wendyharper]

Interesting choice to have a video about ADHD that you have to read. 😊

[Musical_Magpie]

This video explains the working of the brain simply and effectively with intriguing images and just the right amount of information. It is well-made and professional-looking. Not only did it help me understand my ADHD, it will be a useful tool to help family and friendsd understand that it is a condition of the brain and not a "behaviour:. At the same time, I also found the music annoying and distracting, and had to click on the microphone icon to mute the video. What bothered me even more is the two pop-ups that appear on the "basal ganglia" page (50 secs) and remain to the end of the video, obscuring text and images. Why would you choose to do this when you could have included this info on a separate page after the presentation was over? It is common for a YouTuber to include a small suggestion box at the very top or bottom of the screen on the last page of a video, but they don't block the video and the viewer can click on an "x" to make them go away.

[goldenglowladore]

I usually set and watch videos at '1.75x' playback speed. This video was easier to follow and read when set at 'normal' playback speed. To change playback speed, click on Settings ( ⚙, upper right of video next to CC, Closed caption). Hope this helps someone.

[Deleukstekinderen]

Super interesting video, but why is there no narration in this video, this would make it much more accessible for right-oriented brains

[quicksite]

Too fast? Distracting music? HERE'S HOW TO SLOW THIS VIDEO DOWN to 50% speed so you can better absorb and comprehend it: Takes 5-seconds using YOUTUBE's built-in PLAYBACK SPEED CONTROL:

•• Move your mouse/cursor onto the video window; this exposes the RED TIMELINE BAR and the icon buttons below it.
••  Click the GEAR icon on the RIGHT SIDE beneath player
    (usually the 2nd icon, to the right of the ON/OFF switch )
•• A popup appears with 2 controls: PLAYBACK SPEED and Quality.
•• Click the RIGHT-ARROW, then click "0.5" . This will slow the video down to half its normal speed.
•• Now replay the video, you'll like it this time!

[lavaniarajasuria]

This was so hard to pay attention to :(

[WatchingPup]

That music is so calm. If I could put ADHD into music it would be a very aggressive jazz.

[ellisboucher]

I really appreciate this video being a little over a minute long. If I’m lucky I might be able to retain 20 seconds of info by watching a couple of times 😂

[the_skuterdude]

can i plis get the notes from this vid, i have adhd and im dysleksi, im makeing a presentation about adhd, ok so im trying to say what you're saying In This video but simplified for my classmates.

[goldenglowladore]

Thank you for explaining the cool working of my mind! Neat graphics. I had to slow down video to read text though and re-watch it 4 times.

[robbymyrick]

Wow ... thank you! This is so helpful as I work towards repairing my mental health!