Bilateral Stimulation: A Digital Fidget for ADHD Focus

How It Works for the ADHD Brain

Bilateral stimulation (BLS) supports ADHD and neurodivergence by providing a rhythmic point of focus that regulates the nervous system. This external stimulus helps mitigate sensory overload and improves executive function by anchoring attention during high-arousal states.

ADHD is often characterized by difficulty in regulating attention. Bilateral stimulation—alternating sensory input between the left and right hemispheres of the brain—acts as a "passive" task that occupies the part of the mind prone to wandering. This is often referred to as digital fidgeting.

Benefits for Focus and Regulation:

• Sensory Grounding: The rhythmic movement of the visual ball provides a steady point of focus, reducing the impact of external distractions.
• Reducing Ruminating Thoughts: By taxing the working memory slightly, BLS can help "quiet" the internal chatter that often leads to procrastination.
• Body Doubling Alternative: For some, the rhythmic audio pips provide a sense of presence and structure similar to a body-doubling partner.

Recommended Settings for Productivity

When using Bilateral Focus for work or study, we recommend a lower Alternation Rate (0.5Hz - 1.0Hz). Keep the tool running in a separate window or on a tablet next to your monitor. Use headphones to ensure the audio pips alternate correctly between your left and right ears.