Inattention

A core symptom of ADHD characterized by difficulty sustaining focus, being easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli, difficulty following through on instructions, and appearing not to listen when spoken to directly. In digital accessibility, inattention impacts the ability to consume long-form content, maintain focus during multi-step processes, notice important information embedded within complex interfaces, and resist distraction from peripheral content like recommended videos, notifications, and visual overlays. Design strategies to support inattention include reducing visual clutter, providing clear content structure, and offering content in shorter segments.