The Gift of ADHD

Most parents (and kids) wouldn't consider ADHD a gift. But authors Dr. Edward Hallowell, Dr. John Ratey and Lara Honos-Webb have written books that label ADHD as exactly that - a gift that carries often unconsidered and untapped assets.

"Chief among the potential assets is creativity. A mind that flits easily from one thought to the next may not be good at mastering the material for a biology test, but the authors contend that a nonlinear mind can excel at combining ideas in new ways. 'While the A students are learning the details of photosynthesis, the ADHD kids are staring out the window and wondering if it still works on a cloudy day,' says Honos-Webb, a psychologist at Santa Clara University."

Such "out of the box" thinking is what drives innovation and creativity; traits found among many artists and CEO's. ADHD can be either a gift or a curse, depending on how it's managed. Read more online.

New Leaf Academy girls Aspergers schools have a campus in Oregon and one in North Carolina. The private middle schools helps girls with Asperger's learn how to manage their condition while they receive accredited academics.