A 3D model I use in sessions to show how an ADHD brain compares to a neurotypical one. Rotate, zoom and tap regions to see what each part does — and why focus, motivation and reward can feel so different with ADHD.
On a touch device? Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, tap a region for details.
ADHD isn’t a deficit of attention so much as a difficulty regulating attention — turning it on, turning it off, and steering it where it’s most useful. The differences show up across several brain regions and the chemical signals between them (mainly dopamine and noradrenaline). This model gives you a way to see those regions and how they connect, rather than reading about them in the abstract.
I often pull this up mid-session when a client (or a parent) wants to understand what we mean by “executive function” or “reward system”. It’s much easier to point at a structure than to gesture at the air.
ADHD is not a character flaw. It’s a wiring difference with real strengths alongside the challenges — and understanding the wiring tends to make the strategies that follow feel less arbitrary.
If you’re thinking about an assessment for yourself or your child, I’m happy to have a brief chat first about what to expect.