Michael Phelps: Swimming to Success “If you want to be the best, you have to do things that other people aren’t willing to do” (Wedge). Michael Phelps, an amazing athlete who went on to win many medals in the Olympics. He gave the world entertainment by competing in the Olympics and representing his country. Many people would think he never had ADHD. Since Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a disease that makes people have a great deal energy and be very restless, it is one of the reasons many kids fail school. They are so hyper and jittery that they cannot focus and will not do well. It has many symptoms making everyday life harder. Phelps is not the only one who has ADHD. Every four or five children in one hundred is affected by this disease. Every three out of four children have symptoms till adulthood (Pigache 4). Furthermore, it is important to realize there are many different types of ADHD. One is inattention, which causes those with ADHD to easily wander off task. Also, it makes it difficult for …show more content…
Scientists do not completely understand what causes ADHD. They only know what can prevent it (Pigache 33-35). Medicines, called stimulants, are one way to help improve control. Stimulants increase dopamine and norepine chemicals. These chemicals are released in the brain, slowing it down causing the person to be more relaxed. Although stimulants are an effective way of treatment, many must be tried to find the right kind for that specific person. There are also medicines called non stimulants which take longer to work. These pills improve focus and attention span. If a person prefers not using drugs, there is behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy takes a while to work but is very effective. This process will help to change one's behavior, which involves practical assistance and monitoring of his/her behaviors (“Attention Deficit Hyperactivity