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In a message dated 5/29/2002 4:57:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:


> However -- and this is a big however -- it was
> enlightening for me to learn about some of the traits
> common to ADD that have had an impact in my life. And
> awareness has helped me help my son learn to minimize
> (I definitely agree with Sandra that minimize is the
> right word here) the impact that a given trait (or
> limitation -- call it what you will) has on him and
> his life.

Well said Shelly!!!!!

Learning and reflecting about ourselves, however we do it, is always useful <
G>. Seeing the positives of the ADD traits is important - because the
positives are THERE, but often people just look at the problems. This
syndrome (set of behavior patterns) is a mixed blessing, but it is not a
curse.

--pamS


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