Sam Thompson announced on Instagram on Monday that he is the new official ambassador for ADHD UK after being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 30.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 31, has previously spoken openly about her ADHD and called it her “superpower” several times.
Sam, winner of the “I’m a Celebrity” contest, said he is trying to “encourage conversation about the topic” to help change people’s minds about how they view ADHD.
Sam shared a sweet video in which he gave advice to two children – who also have ADHD – and told them to put all their energy into “something they love.”
The reality personality reminded them that being neurodiverse was a “superpower” during emotional talks with the children.
Sam shared the exciting news on Instagram: “BIG NEWS! I’m so honoured to announce that I’m now an official @ADHDUK.CO.UK ambassador.”
Sam Thompson announced on Instagram on Monday that he is the new official ambassador for ADHD UK after being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 30.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 31, has previously spoken openly about her ADHD and called it her “superpower” several times.
‘As many of you know, this is a cause close to my heart. Their charity motto is ‘Positively changing what it means to have ADHD in the UK’, and that sums up my own mission as someone who was recently diagnosed with ADHD.
‘Their five aims as a charity are: information, support, research, advocacy and awareness, and I hope to use my own platform and audience to help with all of them.
‘Changing the perception of people with ADHD and encouraging dialogue on this topic is and will continue to be a fundamental part of my life. That is what I want my legacy to be, above all else.
‘Since leaving the jungle, I have met many children and adults who have approached me or contacted me to tell me that I have helped them change their minds about how they view ADHD.
‘I want to reach as many people as possible, especially young people, and show that there is magic in being neurodiverse.
‘Yes, there are some very real challenges along the way, but with the right support, it can be a superpower, it can be a blessing and we can achieve all of our dreams.
‘Thank you @ADHDUK.CO.UK for all the work you do for people like me. I’m so glad to be on the team!’
This comes after Sam was diagnosed with ADHD and autism after undergoing tests for his Channel 4 documentary Is This ADHD? last year.
He also opened up about his ADHD during an episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! last year, stating at the time that he is “not ashamed” of his diagnosis.
Sam said he’s trying to “foster conversation around the topic” to help change people’s minds about how they view ADHD.
This comes after Sam was diagnosed with ADHD and autism after undergoing tests for his Channel 4 documentary Is This ADHD? last year.
While speaking with fellow campers Marvin Humes and Josie Gibson, the TV personality said she is “not ashamed” of her diagnosis.
While speaking to fellow campmates Marvin Humes and Josie Gibson, the TV personality admitted he has “terrible time management” and “gets quite selfish” with his friends and Love Island girlfriend Zara McDermott.
Marvin asked Sam, ‘How old were you when you were diagnosed?’
Sam replied, “Last year, mate. There are a lot of people who are of a certain age and get diagnosed much later.”
“When the low times come, everything goes bad, but then the good times are really good. My girlfriend Zara is very stable and that’s very good for me. When she’s stable, I’m stable too.”
He continued: ‘My time management is terrible. I get quite selfish, not just with her, but with everyone, my friends or whatever.
“When I listen to Zara, I realise I’m watching something completely different. Sometimes you feel a bit like an idiot.”
Josie said, “But you wouldn’t be Sam without him.”
Marvin added: “I always say you have so much energy. Your energy is amazing, bro, and that’s what makes you great.”
Sam said, “It’s strange that no one noticed it beforehand at school, but if you look at all my report cards, they all say the same thing, they say, ‘He’s a nice enough guy, but he lacks focus.'”
“It’s right before your eyes. If I had known as a child, it wouldn’t have changed much, but how you feel about yourself probably does.
Sam spoke about how he has “terrible time management” and “gets quite selfish” with his friends and Love Island girlfriend Zara McDermott.
Sam said: “When the lows come, everything gets really low, but then the good times are really good. My girlfriend Zara is very consistent and that’s really good for me. My punctuality is terrible. I get quite selfish, not just with her, but with everyone, with my friends and whoever.”
Sam went on to say that he would like to become a father one day, but that he needs to “get his ADHD under control.” He said: “I want to be a father at some point. We have to get it under control. You have to take care of a child.”
Marvin, who shares three children Alaia-Mai, 10, and Valentina Raine, six, and three-year-old son Blake, with wife Rochelle Humes, said: “You would be the most amazing dad.”
“I remember crying while looking at my textbook because I couldn’t understand the words that were running through my head. You want to do good, not do mischief or anything like that.”
Sam went on to say that he would like to be a father one day, but that he needs to “get a handle on” his ADHD.
He said: “I want to be a father at some point. That’s another thing, we have to get there. You have to take care of a child.”
JLS singer Marvin, who shares three children Alaia-Mai, 10, and Valentina Raine, six, and three-year-old son Blake, with wife Rochelle Humes, said: “You would be the most amazing dad.”
Sam said, ‘What you’re doing now, sitting down, having an honest conversation, being able to listen, advise…’
Marvin advised: ‘Believe me, my kids only care about giving them attention, being with them in the moment, loving them, hugging them, they just want to have you all and be as fun as possible and feel loved.’
Marvin added: “I can’t imagine doing this without you being here and having as much fun as we had.”
Josie agreed: ‘Yeah, no way!’
The radio presenter later admitted to the Bush Telegraph that he felt like he was “bad at everything” before he was diagnosed with the disease.
She said: “I’m not ashamed of having ADHD in any way. But I know I would have felt better about myself at school if I’d been diagnosed at a younger age. I actually thought, ‘I’m a mess at everything.'”
“Big Marv is a very thoughtful guy and a great listener. He’s a really good guy.”
