ADHD and Focus: Are We Focused on the Wrong Thing?
From Attention Talk Radio by Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG
April 8, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
Jeff Copper challenges traditional ADHD management approaches by focusing on cognitive ergonomics and adaptive accommodations.
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://www.digcoaching.com ) challenges the status quo of ADHD management. We often fixate on "fixing focus" or conditioning behavior, but we’re focusing on the wrong thing! ADHD isn’t a behavioral problem; it is a precise executive function impairment. Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out® is a revolutionary paradigm that shifts the focus from modifying the person to modifying the interface. By applying engineering principles to the intangible world of cognition, we can move past "tangibility bias"—the tendency to only address what we can see—and start implementing adaptive accommodations that provide genuine relief. From the "universal accommodation" of direct oral conversation to the power of AttentionScope®, this episode explores how to stop "impersonating a neurotypical" and start designing a life that fits your cognitive constraints. If you’re tired of "sucking it up" and are ready for systemic relief that actually works, it’s time to look at ADHD through a new lens. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit…
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Copper
Topics covered
- ADHD management
- executive function impairment
- cognitive ergonomics
- adaptive accommodations
- neurodiversity
Keywords
- ADHD
- focus
- cognitive ergonomics
- executive function
- neurotypical
- accommodations
- behavioral problem
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Attention Talk Radio, Dig Coaching
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