ADHD Superpowers

Many issues associated with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) have flip sides that can turn the problems into opportunities. These powers, if practiced regularly and are nurtured can open the door to success for the individual having ADHD.

The first and foremost need is to highlight the deficits prevailing in the individual’s personality. The deficits provide you with the opportunities to look up the strategies that can accommodate the shortcomings. While the superpowers enable us to find the right ways to polish a child’s ability helping him/her to learn and grow the best self.

ADHD is not a gift. It cannot be considered a blessing of God. Children having ADHD face a large number of problems including issues of concentration and focus, acting without thinking, speaking without applying any filter, failing to meet deadlines, and becoming anti-social, etc.

But, the research has shown that children with ADHD have some qualities that can be named ‘superpowers’. These superpowers, if practiced and nurtured can bring exceptionally good results for the children overpowering their shortcomings.

The positive side of ADHD

Those having ADHD have immense creativity, kindheartedness, and empathy. They have special hidden talents that need to be explored and polished. A large number of research studies have claimed that children with ADHD have innovative minds carrying novel ideas. Some of the positive traits associated with ADHD are as follows:

Creativity and Novelty

It is seen that children with ADHD are usually creative with their imagination. They mostly think out of the box and come up with innovative ideas and strategies. Their imagination can even take another person on an adventure and can light up the person’s imagination even while standing in an empty room.

Children with ADHD always look for more than one side at a time. They are highly creative individuals and always try to analyze both sides of the coin. They always have more than one idea floating in their brains. Kids with ADHD have plenty of ideas but putting those ideas into work is a bit tricky for them.

Problem-solving skills

Children with ADHD are more likely to see the bigger picture. Their scattered thought processes bring them innovative solutions to tough and tricky situations. They usually lookup for long-term feasible solutions.

They have the ability to think of various solutions and to connect them in creative ways no matter how unrelated they may seem to others. They have the talent to solve the problem by introducing innovative alternative solutions to a single situation.

Sense of Fairness

After facing struggles in life, people with ADHD know that being ‘fair’ does not always mean being ‘equal’. They know that different people require different approaches to succeed in life. They have the fair understanding that a single life strategy does not work for every human being.

This understanding makes them highly accommodating and they are often seen committed to helping others in their capacity. Being ‘different’ makes them compassionate beings. They always look up to ways to share unconditional love and support.

A Good Sense of Humor

Laughter is what makes life worth living. It can cut off the stress and make people feel more connected with each other. Children with ADHD often have a good sense of humor. They like to crack random jokes making themselves and the ones around them happy.

No matter how stressful and frustrating the situation may become, they use laughter as a therapy to calm themselves. They teach people a valuable lesson that sometimes it is necessary not to take life seriously. They always look for ways to make people laugh.

Perseverance

Most children and grownups having ADHD work harder as compared to their regular peers in order to achieve what is considered impossible. That struggle makes them tough which is not always bad. It makes them more determined to achieve whatever they want in life.

They keep on trying again and again until they succeed. Sometimes, they take more time to accomplish something as compared to others but they do not give up. They have a hunger for success. Most of them keep on studying for hours and do whatever it takes to pass the exams.

Strong Sense of Observation

 It is seen that ADHD does not constantly mean a lack of attention. Children with ADHD may observe and notice the stuff that others might miss. They have a strong memory and sense of observation. They are usually aware of everything happening around them. They remember every little detail.

 Multitasking

Children and adults having ADHD are multitaskers by nature. They perform productively when they are required to do more than one task at a time. While multitasking, they manage to perform better and even complete the task before anyone else.

Great Energy Levels

It is extremely hard to see an adult or child with ADHD having low energy. You will always see them with full batteries. They are always ready for the adventure that requires physical exertion.

They have limitless energy and are usually physically active and are ready to volunteer in any activity coming their way.

Passion for Life

People with ADHD struggle more as compared to others and that is why they know how to appreciate life. They know how to look at the brighter side and enjoy life even when it is not so enjoyable.

They have a zeal for life. They go through the chaos with a smile on their faces. They go through so much in life but still come out with happiness and contentment.

Conclusion

ADHD has its own struggles but such individuals do have some skills more refined as compared to their neurotypical peers. These skills need to be polished and practiced on a regular basis so that these beings can outshine despite their shortcomings.

Their positive attitude, their smile, their love, and their personality have the capacity to overpower the deficiencies that may have. The above-mentioned traits are the ‘superpowers’ that people having ADHD have and these superpowers are strong enough for them to move forward in life.