Children diagnosed with attention deficit disorders and other types of behavior disorders can achieve and have bright futures. It can be difficult for parents to focus on that belief amid calls from angry teachers, social problems with kids in the neighborhood, and frustrations at home. But many kids with hyperactivity and behavior problems mature into productive, well-adjusted adults. In fact, hyperactivity can sometimes be an asset in some career fields. Adults with ADHD, for example, can do well in jobs requiring quick reflexes, high energy, and quick thinking such as emergency medical response and law enforcement. They often thrive in creative careers, and do well under positive pressure. If there was ever a poster adult for positive channeling of ADHD, it's Ty Pennington from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

More on ADHD and Behavior

• Understanding ADHD - What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
• Help Your Child Manage Hyperactivity
• Improving Your Child's Attention
• College and Vocational School Resources
• Strategies and Resources on Behavior Management