Robin Williams And ADHD Williams

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Many people go through their lives with disabilities, and many people often forget that even celebrities can have disabilities to. Even the famous comedian, and actor Robin Williams had a disability. Even with ADHD Williams was able to become a very successful comedian, and actor before dying. Robin Williams was able to overcome his ADHD, became extremely popular because of his stand-up comedy skills, starred in many famous movies, and became one of the most well-known comedians of all time. First off, ADHD is mostly a heredity disease, and that’s how Robin Williams got ADHD. ADHD stands for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and often affects children, and teens. In some events, it may last until adulthood. ADHD can often cause low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school and work. ADHD affected Williams when he was a young child. This especially hurt Williams because of what was happening during his early life. Starting off with Robin William’s early life, what happened that formed Williams into the kind of person he was. Robin Williams was born on July 21st, 1951 in Chicago. The hospital’s name was Saint Luke’s Hospital. Robin was the only child of his parents, Laurie and Robert Williams. Robin spend most of his early life alone at home. He spent much time playing with toy soldiers, and watching his comedic idol, Jonathan Winters. ADHD especially hurt Williams because ADHD usually causes low self-esteem, and cause troubled relationships.