Does your Gifted Child have ADD (ADHD)?

A parent who searches the internet for information on gifted children with ADD (ADHD) will find an array of confusing and contradictory information. The public's stereotyped image of a child with ADD (ADHD) is typically a young boy who does poorly in school, who is impulsive, highly distractible, and often has behavior problems at home and at school. Given this negative image of ADD (ADHD), it's no wonder that many articles argue against using this label for gifted students. One such article characterizes the child with ADD (ADHD) as having poor attention "in almost all situations," with little ability to persist at tasks, a child who is impulsive, restless, and has difficulty obeying rules and regulations - in other words, a "bad" kid.

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