20 Public Figures with ADHD
Michael Phelps, American swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time, was diagnosed with ADHD in grade school after his teachers noticed he was unable to sit still during the day. Phelps was prescribed ADHD medication and learned how to use techniques to help control his symptoms.
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