White Noise Helps with Concentration in ADD/ADHD
ByAs a child psychiatrist, I know that most teens with ADD or ADHD do their best school work while listening to their music.
I often have to convince parents and teachers to allow their ADD/ADHD kids and students the privelage of listening to music while they work.
Now, there is a study which has proven that this is the case. Well, it has actually proven that ‘white noise‘ in the background can increase the concentration for people with ADD or ADHD.
What is your experience?
Does white noise, or music help you to pay attention?
Please share your experiences by typing them into the comments box below.
Dr. Kenny
p.s. here’s a potential resource for you – a 99 cent mp3 download of white noise. Check it out:
i do focus when i listen to music i never have tried white noise but i concentrate more when i listen to music. Also when im doing french i listen to french indie music. My teacher says that it doesnt work but different things work for different people.
So on point! Two weeks ago, i was listening to music while reading. I used to listen to songs but it is a biffer distraction since i sing along or listen to thé lyrics and analyse the harmonics to much. Instrumental music help a lot more especially when it’s slow with cord instrument.
Yet, two weeks ago i listened
unusef fm band to hear white
noise, intuively thinking that a neutral sound
would help more than any other. It worked like a charm. It serms to even thé flow of thoughts that usually bother me! So i searched bout it on thé net and saw that i was not thé only one with add that used it.
I am a 62 yr old 2nd grade teacher with ADD. I am self-diagnosed because when I was a child, the term ADD did not exist. I am a twin and I was always just considered the “dizzy” one. I have always known that if I put my fingers in my ears, I can concentrate more. I use earplugs, new age music, or white noise from electrical appliances to help calm me down and focus.
I have just discovered a 99¢ download of white noise from Amazon.com that I installed on my computer. What a find! It is fantastic!! I play it while I am working. It comforts me and makes me feel as though I am in a safe cocoon.
I just bought two sound canceling headsets for two students in my class. I will allow them to listen to the white noise while doing their assignments. I hope it helps them to finish faster and more efficiently.
Yes music has helped me, and I was raised as a Fiengold kid, which also helped, but not currently following. My symptoms increase as my stress level also increases, and I am finding even music is not helpping as much but now having tv also help with concentration but also slows me down.. One thing though when I read a book I need complete silence..