Here's an interesting side note. The very same symptomology that creates problems for students with ADHD -- their tendency to be distracted by side issues -- is also what sometimes makes them so creative. They think outside the box, LITERALLY! For instance, they may look at the instructions for an assignment and think of another way that the assignment might be accomplished... an idea that others would never have entertained because they are used to following directions, not using them as a springboard! Dr. Jane Jarrow