| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | | | | thereby overlooking their unique talents and |
| can often drum up thoughts of wild behavior and | | | | abilities. |
| children who wreak havoc and struggle in school. | | | | Why ADHD has such a negative connotation in |
| Yet, for some reason, whether it be the pressure | | | | our society truly amazes me. |
| of the "here and now" or the uncertainty of the | | | | By now you've no doubt heard that some of our |
| future, many people overlook what benefits and | | | | greatest historical leaders and inventors would |
| strengths typically accompany ADHD. | | | | today be diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. |
| To a large degree, children who exhibit symptoms | | | | But if you haven't heard this before, then it's |
| consistent with the criteria for diagnosis also tend | | | | important to know and remember this one true |
| to be incredibly free-spirited, creative thinkers | | | | fact. The names associated with this list are |
| who passionately solve problems and come up | | | | staggering. |
| with new ways of doing things. | | | | But what is truly important for you, are the |
| Whereas this type of behavioral preference or | | | | implications that follow. |
| style is typically not encouraged or compatible | | | | Imagine having a child, who if he or she could |
| with many school rules or expectations, the sheer | | | | learn how to harness this creativity, would change |
| possibilities are a tremendous benefit in the long | | | | the world. |
| run. Children who are creative, can tend to get | | | | While it might be a struggle, or even a battle, |
| bored easily. As such, they can be labeled as | | | | today, there is hope for tomorrow with your child |
| being inattentive or lacking focus and attention, | | | | who displays behaviors consistent with ADHD. |