25 Good Things About Having A.D.D.
- Lots of energy
- Willing to try things - take risks
- Ready to talk, can talk a lot
- Get along well with adults
- Can do several things at one time
- Smart
- Need less sleep
- Good sense of humour
- Very good at taking care of younger kids
- Spontaneous
- See details that other people miss
- Understand what its like to be teased or to be in trouble so are understanding of other kids
- Can think of different and new ways to do things
- Volunteer to help others
- Happy and enthusiastic
- Imaginative, creative
- Articulate - can say things well
- Sensitive - compassionate
- Eager to make new friends
- Great memory
- Courageous
- More fun to be with than most kids
- Charming
- Warm and loving
- Care a lot about families
This above list was compiled by staff and parents at Learning Centre Summer Camp of Children with A.D.D. July 1992 as reprinted by C.h.a.d.d. Toronto Spring 1994.
