Though it may sound a bit untraditional, research tells us that when movies depict various human emotions and experiences, it can positively impact viewers and help us make more sense of our own struggles. Ahead, you’ll find four movies that depict characters with ADHD. These range from kid-friendly cartoons that can inspire dialogue about ADHD with your own child, as well as documentaries that shed light on the topic. After being formally diagnosed with ADHD, Bartlett appoints himself as the school’s resident psychiatrist, which ultimately turns him into one of the most popular kids at school. (If you’re a Degrassi fan, this film features four cast members as Charlie’s schoolmates). Her character—ripe with individuality, a witty sense of humor, independence, and vulnerability—is one that many people with ADHD relate to and feel inspired by. The film is also a heartwarming (and hilarious) exploration of Juno’s relationship with the father of her baby and the couple adopting the child. Dyslexia is a learning disability that impacts someone’s ability to read and spell. While dyslexia and ADHD are two separate neurobehavioral diagnoses, they are closely linked. Taking Charge of ADHD, a book written by leading expert Russell Barkley, Ph.D, notes that children with ADHD are more likely to have a learning disability compared to those who do not have ADHD.
