“It's a superpower - that's how I see it. You can have all these different thoughts and different things going on in your head on a daily basis and still manage to operate.”
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Here Nick talks about his life experiences and the impact of prejudice of having ADHD on his life. He highlights that although people with ADHD may have a hard time focusing on something or they may get distracted during lessons they are still more than capable of achieving greatness - their active listening may simply look different to a child that does not have ADHD.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks. ADHD symptoms vary by sub-type — inattentive, hyperactive, or combined — and are often more difficult to diagnose in girls and adults.
Here are some useful links if you want to learn more about ADHD:
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/what-is-adhd/
