#### [[When the visual stimuli in conversation is distracting ADHD brains may exhibit anti-social behaviors in order to be exactly the opposite]] --- What may occur is dropping of the [[Neurodivergent brains like those with ADHD mask to fit in better amongst neurotypicals but this is exhausting|mask]] so that we expend the energy and attention typically devoted to it's maintainence instead towards focusing on the auditory input from you. i.e. Active listening for the [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]]-[[Neurodivergent]] may look like rude/anti-social behavior if presented by [[Neurotypical]]s. Often what is noticed is the lack of these little social cues such as: - nodding constantly during conversation - "mmhmm"'s - eye contact - etc. They may not come naturally and therefore require active energy and attention to put forth in the mask --- Tags: [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] - [[Social Skills]] - [[Communication]] - [[Neurotypical]] - [[Neurodivergent]] - [[Listening]] - [[Psychology]] Reference: Related: - [[Neurodivergent brains like those with ADHD mask to fit in better amongst neurotypicals but this is exhausting]] - [[Sensory overload such as loud and competing audio input can cause irrational anger within the neurodivergent]]