ADHD and Celebrities
This superstar gymnast has spoken out about the importance of her ADHD treatment and medication
Simone Biles
True or false: Having ADHD means that you are not smart.
FALSE: ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence. It just might mean you do not learn the same way others might.
What symptoms do you think are related to ADHD?
(Memory troubles, difficulty with attention for non-preferred activity, hyperactivity, easily distracted, etc)
What percentage of American Children are currently being treated for ADHD?
6.1%
True or false: Some fish cough
True! Some fish cough to clear bacteria from their gills.
This grammy-winning singer has struggled with ADHD and OCD his entire life (Hint: think Trolls)
Justin Timberlake
True or False: ADHD means you cannot pay attention to anything.
FALSE: ADHD means you may have trouble paying attention to what others think are the "right" things like homework, chores, etc. I am sure you know you have no problem paying attention to the things you love!
What symptoms of ADHD do you find the most frustrating?
Any answer
Do you think boys or girls are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?
Boys are 3 times more likely to be diagnosed
What is the only animal that cannot jump.
Elephants!
This actress who played a the smartest witch in all of Hogwarts has been medicated for her ADHD for years.
Emma Watson (Hermoine)
True or False: Medication can help with some ADHD symptoms
TRUE: Medication can help you to stay focused and not get distracted as easily.
What symptoms of ADHD do you feel help you in life?
Any answer
What is the average age of ADHD diagnosis?
7 years old
True or false: your nose gets warmer when you lie
True!
This actor who has played a famous pirate was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.
Johnny Depp
True or False: medication is a magic solution that fixes all problems
FALSE: medication can help, but it does not completely fix everything.
What symptoms of your ADHD do you think other people notice the most?
Name anything
What percentage of adults have ADHD?
What popular condiment used to be sold as medicine?
Ketchup
Another famous Olympian who earned his medals through swimming
Michael Phelps
True or False: ADHD always goes away once the person is out of their childhood.
FALSE: Sometimes people are able to deal with their symptoms much better to the point of not needing medicine as an adult, but ADHD is typically a lifelong condition. Typically adults are not as impacted by it when they received proper treatment as children.
How do your ADHD symptoms impact your abilities in school?
Name anything
What state has the highest number of people diagnosed with ADHD?
Kentucky
How many miles apart are Russia and Alaska?
Technically - about 2 miles. In the Bering strait there are two small islands, one that is Russian and one American, and they are only two miles apart!
Fun fact - this strait freezes over in the winter, so you could technically walk from Alaska to Russia!