| Think Positive |
| For people living with ADD/ADHD |
| As a parent of someone with ADHD, I know how hard it is sometimes to see the "good" side of the associated behaviours. I have put this list up here to help remind myself, and others, to "Think Positive" and try to see the GOOD side of ADD/ADHD. |
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| 1. Lots of energy 2. Willing to try things and take risks. 3. Ready to talk - 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. Very good at taking care of younger kids. 10. Spontaneous. 11. Sees details that other people miss. 12. Understands what it is like to be teased or in trouble - so understanding of other kids who are different. 13. Can think of new and different ways of doing things. 14. Volunteers to help others. 15. Happy and enthusiastic. 16. Imaginative - creative. 17. Articulate - can say things well. 18. Sensitive - compassionate. 19. Eager to make new friends. 20. Eager to make new friends. 21. More fun to be with than most friends. 22. Courageous. 23. Charming. 24. Warm and loving. 25. Cares a lot about families. |
| 25 Good Things about Having ADD/ADHD |
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| This list was handed to me by my child's Paediatrician when we were first given a Diagnosis of ADHD and ODD. I often refer to it and rationalise some of her behaviours. I hope this will help encourage some other parents or carers also. |
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