ADD Student

It seems that most of the talk, from me or anyone else, about Attention Deficit Disorder is negative. This year, I’ve decided to change my point of view to one that’s more positive. I’ve got something in the works that I think you’ll like.

In the meantime, here are 5 reasons why it’s great to have an ADHD kid:

1. They make you laugh. Almost every ADHD person I know has a unique sense of humor. It can actually be a defense mechanism to divert attention away from ADHD symptoms, but we’re going to see it as a positve thing nonetheless.

2. They are very intelligent people with ways of looking at things you would never imagine. You can learn a lot from your ADHD kid.

3. They are creative, and express that creativity in so many ways. Maybe they express it in art, or a new recipe, or even in the way they do something. Once again, there is an opportunity for you to learn there.

4. They are resilient. Sure, they have their tough times – we all do – but they keep going, keep trying, and try not to let ADHD get them down or get in their way.

5. They have enormous potential, despite what their report card or guidance counselor says. Don’t let them doubt it or forget it. When you consider their intelligence, their creativity, their different way of thinking and looking at things – all the things that make them who they are – how can help but go far?

Share this list with everybody you know – especially your ADHD kid.

What can you add to it?

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