Auditory overstimulation is a major issue for people with ADHD [9], and research suggests that many of us with ADHD perform better at a task when background noise is removed [7] or when we are listening to music [1]. There is an overwhelming variety of earbud and headphone models on the market today that are highly effective at blocking out noise and delivering quality audio [3], but not all models of listening device are ideal for people with sensory sensitivity issues. The

The brainstorming phase of a project is often your favourite, as you find it easy to let your mind wander and come up with new ideas. At the conclusion and implementation stage, however, you have difficulty focusing on getting the final touches right, with strict control necessary to prevent your mind jumping to other topics. If you relate to this example, you may be high in divergent thinking and low in convergent thinking, as is common among people with ADHD. What are diver