Many students have trouble sitting quietly. They play with things in hands, jump to do things before thinking. Most people feel distracted(注意力分散的)from time to time, but some feel this way almost all the time. Nearly 2. 5 million primary school students in the United States have ADHD(多动症). But people with ADHD can also achieve success in their fields.
Astronaut Scott Kelly
He has flown to the space four times. But when he was growing up, he had trouble in school and got low grades. "I read a novel in college about space. The book gave me great inspiration. It encouraged me to study harder and become a much better student, and finally, an astronaut. Find something or someone that can encourage you and never give up on yourself. "
Reporter Katherine Ellison
She is a great newspaper reporter with ADHD. Today she accepts ADHD as a part of her biggest challenges and her greatest successes." A lot of very successful people have ADHD, so wear it with pride. Know that you are going to make a lot of mistakes. Do not make excuses and try to learn a lesson from each one. "
Skaters Zachary Donohue
He won a silver medal for ice dancing at the 2018 International Skating Union World Figure Skating Competition. He had a hard time making friends when he was young because of his ADHD. "When I was 16, I realized that it was OK for me to be different from others. Now at 27, I am learning to understand my own feelings. I've learned how important it is to be organized and to be a step ahead - it helps slow me down，which is important for someone with ADHD. "
If you think you might have ADHD, talk to a parent, doctor, teacher, or another adult you trust. ADHD can be treated and the adults in kids' lives can set them up for success.
