“Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, is a misleading name for an intriguing kind of mind. 

ADD is a name for a collection of symptoms; some positive, some negative.  For many people ADD is not a disorder but a trait; a way of being in the world.  When it impairs their lives it becomes a disorder.  Once they learn to manage it’s disorderly aspects, they can take full advantage of the many talents and gifts embedded in this sparkling kind of mind.  If you take certain specific steps, then you can take advantage of the benefits ADD conveys, while avoiding the disasters it can create.” - from Edward Hallowell and John Ratey's book, Delivered From Distraction.

Most ADDers do not go it alone very well.  There is a need for connectedness which includes family, friends, school, the work place, participating in activities.  Coaching is another connectedness that can be invaluable.  As Hallowell and Ratey say, “A coach can make a tremendous difference in treating ADD.  Your coach can help you get organized, stay on task, give you encouragement … stand in your corner. Working to help a person get organized and make plans to achieve goals is one of the most practical and efficient treatments for adults with ADD as well as adolescents who are mature enough to be coached.”