Hi everyone!
This week, Staci and I (as well as Mrs. Kraft, the resource teacher) will be going into classes at Snow to discuss ADHD with the students.
It is important for students to understand this disorder in order to be empathetic and helpful to classmates who may have ADHD.
It is also a great strategy to raise awareness for ADHD and debunk the stigma that comes along with the disorder.
For parents out there who have a child with ADHD, I found that listing names of celebrities that also have this diagnosis can be empowering to children. Below are famous celebrities that have a diagnosis of ADHD (from webmd.com):
Simone Biles (Oympic gold medalist)
Michael Phelps (Olympic gold medalist)
Justin Timberlake (Grammy award winning artist)
Adam Levine (from Maroon 5, Grammy award winning artist)
Jim Carrey (Comedian and actor)
Channing Tatum (actor)
It is important to discuss ADHD with friends, families, and children to continue to raise awareness of this diagnosis and eliminate any stigma!
Thank you!
Joe and Staci