ALT Infographic: A large accessible survey was designed by a neurodiverse group of researchers to find out about focus and distraction. It was shared with autistic adults, adults with ADHD, autistic adults with ADHD and a group from the predominant neurotype (PNT). Five main themes were identified through a thematic analysis by a neurodivergent team: • a constantly busy mind • a barrage of information • workarounds • intense focus • working without reflection (a PNT theme) Findings give ecological validity to the suggestion that autistic people experience increased perceptual capacity. It's not just seen in labs. All participants also shared workarounds they had developed to overcome challenges. These included ways to find motivation, navigate others impose order and modulate input. Timers, music, headphones, finding calm, bribing oneself and movement all have their parts to play... and neurodivergent groups excel in developing workarounds for different situations.