Famous People with ADHD

ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is one of many childhood conditions, that tend to follow those suffering from it, through their adolescent years right up till they turn into adults. People suffering from this disorder have an inability to focus or pay attention to one thing for too long - they're hyperactive in nature and have trouble controlling their behavior. They tend to slip away from other children during their childhood days, often escaping the attention of elders from noticing that these kids suffer from ADHD. When I found out that my favorite artist Vincent Van Gogh suffered from ADHD, I wasn't surprised. He seemed eccentric, odd and different. Even Leonardo Da Vinci was diagnosed with ADHD.

There are three kinds of stages when it comes to ADHD, namely predominantly inattentive, combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive and lastly, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive. There is no known cure for this disorder, except treatments to ease one from its symptoms. One can still lead a normal life, even finishing school and having good lives thereafter.

A lot of research is going into ADHD treatment, with new methods taking shape as time lapses. Find out who comes under famous people with ADHD, and if you know someone who suffers from the same, it should be pretty clear that things worked out just fine for those who had/have it from the list.

Symptoms of ADHD

Before we get into the list of famous people with ADHD, let's look into the symptoms first, and how to gauge from a child's behavior if he/she suffers from it.

• If not doing something fun, they get easily bored with tasks within a few minutes.
• Difficulty submitting assignments and homework on time.
• Not able to follow instructions given.
• Not able to handle a task or learn something for the first time.
• Attention span is limited.
• Tends to lose his/her things like toys, stationery and so on.
• Difficulty sitting in one place.
• Easily distracted.
• Poor listening skills when spoken to.
• Not able to take in information easily like other kids.
• Confused constantly and repeatedly drifting off and daydreaming.
• Slow in action.
• Showcasing impatience.
• Speaks out of turn, openly fussy and inappropriate with regard to behavior.
• Constantly running about, and not able to sit still and complete an activity/listen to stories/eat dinner.
• Talking incessantly without any breaks.

Famous People Who Have ADHD

Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso- Spanish painter, who was a child prodigy in art and drawing, born on 25th October, 1881 in Malaga, Spain. He redefined the term Modern Art with his paintings, sculptures, prints and ceramics for about 75 years. He's an acclaimed artist, that is well respected in the 21st century, more than any other artist who has influenced such a time. Salvador Dali Salvador Dali had 1500 paintings done in his time, with other works done like drawings, book illustrations, prints and more. He was born on 11th May, 1904 in Figueres, Catalonia, and was known for his eccentricity and his ability to attract a lot of attention by his hairdo and sense of dressing. Ansel Adams He was known for his visionary photos of landscapes, that were mostly inspired from trips during his boyhood, to Yosemite National Park. He was born on 20th February, 1902. He was interested in black and white film, and was a commercial photographer for 30 years. Alexander Graham Bell Famously known for inventing the telephone; he was born on March 3rd 1847 and is also known to be an engineer and scientist. Alexander Graham Bell was known for his later revolutionary work in aeronautics, optical telecommunications, and hydropolis. Thomas Edison Thomas Edison was an American scientist and inventor, born on 11th February, 1847. He invented the motion picture camera, phonograph and of course the electric bulb. He's invented many innovations related to telecommunications and mass communication as well. Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin is known for his famous kite and key experiment to determine how lightening is charged with electricity. He was born on January 17th, 1709 in Boston; he is also known for inventions like swim fins, bifocals and the glass harmonica, which is a musical instrument. Jason Kidd He's a professional basketball player, born on March 23rd, 1973 and plays for the Dallas Mavericks. Magic Johnson Earvin Johnson - Magic Johnson born on 14th August, 1959, is now a retired professional basketball player, who was a part of the NBA, for the LA Lakers (as point guard). Even players like Michael Jordan, have ADHD. Nolan Ryan He's now a former Major League Baseball player, born on January 31st, 1947. He co-owns the Texas Rangers; and was even inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame, in the year 1999. Babe Ruth Born on February 6th, 1895, he was a major league baseball player, nicknamed "the Bambino" and even "the Sultan of Swat". In 1998, he was listed as number one on the list of 'Baseball's 100 Greatest Players'. Pete Rose Born on April 14th, 1941, he was a major league baseball player and manager. He's won three battling titles, two gold gloves, made it to rookie of the year and won the most valuable player award.

More Famous People With ADHD

Great Businessmen/Scholars/Writers/Poets	Actors/Actresses
Albert Einstein	Jim Carrey
Stephen Hawking	Dustin Hoffman
Galileo	Anthony Hopkins
Nostradamus	Robin Williams
Sir Isaac Newton	Sylvester Stallone
Leo Tolstoy	Steven Spielberg (Director)
Emily Dickinson	Susan Hampshire
George Bernard Shaw	Lindsay Wagner
Robert Frost	Ann Bancroft
Bill Gates	Cher
Napoleon Bonaparte	Bill Cosby
Mozart	Will Smith
Beethoven	Whoopi Goldberg
Wright Brothers	Henry Ford
Christopher Columbus	Kirk Douglas
Walt Disney	Steve Mcqueen
Malcolm Forbes	Suzanne Somers

Now that you're aware of famous people with ADHD, I hope that it comforts you to know that these people did well for themselves, despite their shortcomings. Give those you know with this disorder, support and assurance that there are people out there who've made it through.