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Kevin Chow

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Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Technology Management and Innovation, New York University

Research shows that some ‘distraction blocker’ apps can deepen feelings of shame and inadequacy around productivity for neurodivergent people. (Unsplash/Nubelson Fernandes)

June 3, 2026

Focus apps are failing neurodivergent minds, new research finds

Joanna McGrenere, University of British Columbia and Kevin Chow, New York University

Many focus apps fail to consider neurodivergent strengths, such as the ability to hyperfocus.

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