25 GOOD THINGS ABOUT ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER



            1.    Lots of energy
            2.    Willing to try things and take risks
            3.    Ready to talk, and can talk a lot
            4.    Gets along well with adults
            5.    Can do several things at one time
            6.    Smart
            7.    Needs less sleep
            8.    Good sense of humour
            9.    Good at taking care of younger children
           10.    Spontaneous
           11.    Sees details other people miss
           12.    Understands what it is like to be teased or to be in trouble 
                  therefore can be understanding of other children
           13.    Can think of different and new ways to do things
           14.    Volunteers to help others
           15.    Happy and enthusiastic
           16.    Imaginative - creative
           17.    Articulate - can say things well
           18.    Sensative - compassionate
           19.    Eager to make new friends
           20.    Courageous
           21.    More fun to be with than most children
           22.    Great memory
           23.    Charming
           24.    Warm and loving
           25.    Cares a lot about families