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  Simone Biles didn’t just rewrite gymnastics history—she rewrote the narrative around ADHD. Diagnosed as a child, Biles faced stigma and misunderstanding. But she embraced her diagnosis publicly, saying, “Having ADHD and taking medicine for it is nothing to be ashamed of.” Her ability to hyperfocus during routines, her resilience under pressure, and her physical energy all reflect ADHD traits. Biles turned what others saw as a limitation into a superpower—earning seven Olympic medals and becoming a global advocate for mental health. Her flips defy gravity; her story defies stigma. ADHD didn’t hold her back—it helped her soar. This post was inspired by  Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain   by Kristin and Andrew Wilcox. Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story about living with the inattentive subtype of ADHD. How do you survive life and middle school with an ADHD elephant in your brain? Kids wit...

Meet two MSI Press authors and their family on PBS today. Want the details? From PBS: Meet the Wilcox family. This Maryland family proudly cheers on their son Andrew as he navigates life with inattentive ADHD while studying at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Watch “A World of Difference” to discover their journey since his elementary school diagnosis. #Neurodiversity #ThisIsBeacon #LearningDifferences #ADHD today, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. EST on the PBS app .   Andrew and his mother Kristin co-authored Andrew's  Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain . Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story about living with the inattentive subtype of ADHD. How do you survive life and middle school with an ADHD elephant in your brain? Kids with ADHD will relate to Andrew's reactions to everyday and school-related situations, like remembering to turn in homework, staying organized, and making friends. Using practical strate...

  Meet two MSI Press authors and their family on PBS on Saturday. Want the details? From PBS: Meet the Wilcox family. This Maryland family proudly cheers on their son Andrew as he navigates life with inattentive ADHD while studying at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Watch “A World of Difference” to discover their journey since his elementary school diagnosis. #Neurodiversity #ThisIsBeacon #LearningDifferences #ADHD Saturday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. EST on the PBS app.   Andrew and his mother Kristin co-authored Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain . Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story about living with the inattentive subtype of ADHD. How do you survive life and middle school with an ADHD elephant in your brain? Kids with ADHD will relate to Andrew's reactions to everyday and school-related situations, like remembering to turn in homework, staying organized, and making friends. Using practic...

  Sir Richard Branson has spoken candidly about his dyslexia and ADHD-like traits. Easily bored, constantly curious, and driven by instinct, Branson built the Virgin empire by embracing risk and thinking differently. He credits his success to his ability to jump between ideas, stay energized, and challenge norms—hallmarks of ADHD. Rather than suppress his traits, he designed a life that leveraged them: fast-paced, creative, and full of adventure. Branson’s ADHD wasn’t a flaw—it was fuel. His story reminds us that innovation often begins where convention ends. This post was inspired by  Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain   by Kristin and Andrew Wilcox. Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story about living with the inattentive subtype of ADHD. How do you survive life and middle school with an ADHD elephant in your brain? Kids with ADHD will relate to Andrew's reactions to everyday and school-relat...