ADHD - Positive Side of Attention Deficit

ADHD has been described as the most misdiagnosed and misunderstood condition in school children. It is officially the most commonly diagnosed chronic psychiatric disorder in school age children, described as a neurological, genetic and developmental disorder.

This article on the Positive Side of Attention Deficit shows that ADHD is situational, and depending on the circumstance can be the source of wonderful talent.

Somewhere between 6% and 10% of children in school are afflicted by this disorder. About 70% of them will continue into adulthood with this condition. There are an estimated 5% of adults with ADD or ADHD.

A long list of people who have had ADHD throughout their lives include the philosophers, scientists, entrepreneurs Richard Branson, actors, artists, composers, authors, many United States Presidents and innumerable sports stars.

There is obviously some benefit with this condition if so many successful people have had it. If it were not for some of those great people with ADD, ADHD and even autism we would not have come as far today as we have in science and technology. Many of humanity's greatest geniuses and creative people have had one of these conditions.

The positive side of ADHD people is a tendency, by their nature, to be enthusiastic, open-minded, determined, imaginative, creative, hardworking, insightful, trusting and sensitive.

This article is an encouraging and positive read for anyone with ADHD.