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Thomas Edison: To Curious For School


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Before Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, he was labeled “addled” in school.

In this episode of The Aus-Sum Dad Podcast, we explore Edison’s early struggles, traits often associated with ADHD, and how curiosity that didn’t fit the classroom helped change the world.

We talk about:

• ADHD traits in historical figures
• Learning differences and hands-on education
• Why failure fuels innovation
• What Edison’s story means for neurodivergent kids and adults today

If you’ve ever been called distracted, disruptive, or “too much,” this episode is for you.

You’re not broken — you may just learn differently.

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