Is ADHD Object Permanence Real?

Why does the phrase “object permanence” come up so often in ADHD communities, and is there a better way to describe what they are experiencing?

Have you ever found yourself avoiding a task you genuinely want to do? You care about it—you even look forward to it—yet when the moment comes, you freeze. For many people with ADHD, this baffling pattern is frustratingly familiar.

ADHD affects parenting in numerous ways – from everyday challenges with organization or emotions to surprising strengths like creativity and empathy that you bring to your family.