Archive for Famous People with ADD ADHD
Green Day Have ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsGreen Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong was interviewed recently about the best-selling band’s new and upcoming album. In discussing the timing and arrangements, he reported to AP, “That is a painstaking process, let me tell you! For a bunch of guys that are ADHD [Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder], it’s hard to have patience!”
Ty Pennington: Harnessing The Power of Celebrity For ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsSay what you will about celebrity news, sometimes a good cause can use the publicity generated from a celebrity spokesperson. New Orleans reconstruction has Brad Pitt. Parkinson Disease has Michael J. Fox.
Michael Phelps – Olympic Swimmer Has ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsMichael Phelps, the Olympic swimmer – who plans to win 8 Gold Medals at the Beijing Olympics – has ADHD.
He was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 9 years old. He used a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. After a few years, he was able to manage his ADHD without the medication.
Ty Pennington & ADHD Experts On Call
Posted by: | CommentsSeptember 19th is ADHD Awareness Day. In honor of this day, Ty Pennington (who has ADHD) will host an event called: ADHD Experts On Call.
Chris Kaman: Pro NBA Basketball Player Has ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsI came across a great article and online video about Chris Kaman, the LA Clippers Center. He has ADHD.
Chris is having a great season, and is thought to be one of the up and coming star players. He was brave enough to let people know that he has ADHD.
Ty Pennington talks about ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsTy Pennington, the host of Extreme Home Makeover, shares his personal experience with ADHD.
He shares that he was diagnosed with ADHD at 17 years old, and that effective treatment of his ADHD has transformed his life.
