Having ADD is not such a bad thing if you know how to take care of it. But what many people don't know is, having ADD can also be a very GOOD thing! How is that? Well for one thing, many people with ADD are very creative people. They are good at thinking about new and exciting things, and sometimes come up with new inventions.

Many experts believe that Thomas Edison had ADD, and he was the greatest inventor of all time. Many famous writers, artists, actors, and musicians also had ADD, which helped them to be more creative. Some of your favorite musicians, actors, and sports stars probably have ADD too.

Many people with ADD are very nice, loving people. They have a big heart! Many kids and adults with ADD have lots of energy and are fun to be with! They like to try new and exciting things. Many people are good at thinking fast, and have a very good sense of humor. In other words, people with ADD can just be lots of fun to be with!

Some people with ADD are very popular and make friends easily. It's important not to get too bossy or hyper with other kids though, because that can make them mad at you. Many kids with ADD are very good at sports and other physical activities. Many adults with ADD are good at sports too.

Famous People Who We Think Had ADD (Based on their history)
Thomas Edison	The most famous inventor in history, had 1093 patents
Alexander Graham Bell	Invented the telephone       "rinnngggg!!!"
Alexander the Great	Conquered the world
Ludwig Van Beethoven	Famous composer
Leonardo DaVinci	Artist and inventor
Walt Disney	Invented Mickey Mouse and Disneyland
Albert Einstein	Brilliant mathematician
Henry Ford	Started Ford Motor Company
Benjamin Franklin	Great statesman who helped found our country
Vincent Van Gogh	Famous painter
Ernest Hemingway	Famous writer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart	Famous composer
Pablo Picasso	Famous artist
Edgar Allan Poe	Famous writer
Babe Ruth	Baseball player
Leo Tolstoy	Famous novelist, wrote War And Peace

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