EP26: Thriving with ADHD: The Michael Phelps Story

<p>How can a child thrive with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?</p> <p>No doubt about it, it takes a village determined to support the child. Successful ADHD families report being supported by teachers, coaches, and extended family members.</p> <p>It takes most of all the determination, unwavering patience of parents determined to see their child thrive no matter what, determined to see strengths where others see weaknesses.</p> <p>Debbie Phelps, a middle-school principal in Towson, Maryland, and mother of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, gave multiple interviews about him. Here is what I learned about Debbie.</p>