Simone Biles: Flipping the Script on ADHD
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 w...