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 Kids & teens
Having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder does not mean that you are strange or weird. Many people just like you have ADHD. Some people who have ADHD are doctors, lawyers and teachers; others are shop owners, soccer coaches and school bus drivers. They are the people that you meet every day, and they are also sometimes the parents that you have and the friends that you play with.
You should never feel bad for having ADHD, and don’t ever think that it can stop you from doing what you want to do or being what you want to be. You may have to work a little more and try a little harder than some kids, but you can do it! We can all do it! (Knox, UBC SN, 2002)
25 ways to describe yourself positively when you have ADHD
1. I have lots of energy
2. I am willing to take risks and try new things
3. I’m always ready to talk and I have a lot to say
4. I get along well with adults
5. I can do more than one thing at a time
6. I’m smart
7. I need less sleep than others
8. I have a good sense of humour
9. I’m good at taking care of younger children
10. I’m very spontaneous
11. I sometimes see details that other people miss
12. I can sympathize with others and understand them because I can understand what it’s like to be teased or be in trouble
13. I can always think of new and different ways of doing things
14. I volunteer to help others
15. I’m usually happy and enthusiastic
16. I’m pretty imaginative and have a lot of creativity
17. I speak very well and am very articulate
18. I’m sensitive and compassionate
19. I’m eager to make new friends
20. I’m brave and courageous
21. I’m more fun to be with than most children
22. I have a great memory
23. I can be very charming
24. I’m very warm and loving
25. I care a lot about my family
*List compiled at the Learning Center Summer Camp for Children with ADD, July 1992, by Staff & Parents. Learning Disabilities Association – Calgary Chapter: Perspectives February, 1993 Volume 21.
Would you like to learn more about your ADHD? Would you like to learn how you could deal better with your inattention and activeness?
Then why not try attending a support group? Support groups are a great way to learn more about ADHD and how to deal with it. You can also meet other kids just like you, who are experiencing the same issues as you.
You can find a list of support groups available to BC children and teens at http://www.chaddcanada.org/.
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