When songs get stuck: why neurodivergent musicians experience earworms differently

How neurodivergent brains experience earworms

If you’re neurodivergent (ND), you’ve probably noticed that when a song gets stuck in your head, it’s not just a passing nuisance—it can feel like it's on a never-ending loop. Research suggests that people with autism, ADHD, or obsessive-compulsive traits (which often overlap) tend to experience earworms more intensely and for much longer than neurotypical individuals.

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