Here at Solve Learning Disabilities, it is our mission to help kids with learning and attention issues become as happy and successful in school and life as possible. In doing so, we always like to focus on the positive! Kids with learning or attention issues are every bit as wonderful as children without. And even though we help your little one learn how to read better, or interact socially, etc., their sweet personalities remain the same. That is always our goal.

You may see some of these qualities in loved ones you know that have ADHD, or maybe they have different qualities you have noticed. No two people are the same.

Based off of my personal experience with my 10-year-old sister Lyla, I had so much fun writing this. ADHD has been a big part of Lyla’s life, and there have, definitely, been moments that ADHD has made life harder (learning to read, sitting still in a classroom all day, giving people personal space), but there have also been ways that it has made her who she is today. And we absolutely love that.

Adventurous

Never. And I mean never, have I met a kid so adventurous. ADHD gives kids have such a fun willingness to go on adventures and try new stuff.  Sitting on the couch all day? No thanks! They’d rather be on the move.

Excited About Life

Whenever something fun is going on, whether it be going swimming or just dancing around in the kitchen, ADHD kids are down for it. They are excited about things to come. I love having people like this in my life. They liven me up and get me excited about all the wonderful things life holds!

Fun Loving

Lyla’s personality was always so black or white. She loved something, or she hated it. There wasn’t much in between. And one thing she always loved, was having fun!

Energetic

If you know anyone with ADHD, you can probably relate to this. They have all the energy in the world, something I wish that I had. From running around to telling a story, their energy is endless and infectious.

Un-Affected by Loud Noises

They love loud noises. When they’re in a noisy or chaotic environment, instead of being annoyed or irritated, they thrive. In fact, they are happy to contribute to the noise, lol. To them, it is just fun and they couldn’t love it more. That is such a useful quality to be able to embrace noisy situations.

Forgiving

Lyla may have been a bit impulsive, and angered easily, but she also forgave quickly. She didn’t have time to hold a grudge, nor the patience. A simple apology, and you were her best friend again. If they can keep that forgiving attitude as adults, they will be wonderful people to be around.

Risk Takers

Instead of sitting around thinking about whether they want to do something or not, they just do it. They are willing to take risks. They are willing to take that chance. If it’s a mistake, no problem. They will move on and try something else.

Passionate

We noticed with Lyla, when she loved something, she loved it more than anything. It would take all of her focus, she would think about it and talk about it nonstop. She was fully committed to loving it, even if it was just a new toy. She would tell you everything wonderful about it, and never tire of talking about it.

Persistent

If there was something she wanted or wanted to do, she would not give up until she got it. What a great quality! I know so many people that try something and if doesn’t happen perfectly for them the first time, they give up. However, kids with ADHD are prone to trying and trying and trying.  I love people that don’t give up easily!

Intelligent

ADHD can often cause kids to have poor focus, or they may start a task and get side tracked by something else. But that is just because their brain is running a million miles an hour. They are so smart, how else would they be able to speak sentences faster than most of us can even keep up? They literally have to slow down their brain just to interact with the world around them. They aren’t being naughty kids, they’re just faster than the rest of us!

These are just ten qualities of so much more. ADHD may seem like a negative thing, but it isn’t. People with ADHD just function differently. They learn differently. And although they may have to work harder to pay attention in class, or sit still, they deserve all the love and support we have to give. Learn the other ways to treat ADHD without medication.

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