Jeff Brazier recalls son Freddie's 'challenging' diagnosis at age 10

Jeff Brazier has opened up about his son Freddie's ADHD diagnosis, as he spoke to families and those diagnosed with the disorder on The One Show
Jeff Brazier made a heartfelt appearance on The One Show this Wednesday, opening up about his personal experiences with ADHD as he met individuals living with the condition.
The familiar face from This Morning engaged with families to understand the impact of ADHD on their lives.
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Nicky Campbell, who found out he had ADHD at the age of around 60, was also featured in the enlightening segment.
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Before meeting a mother and her ADHD-diagnosed daughter, Jeff shared insights into his own son Freddie's early diagnosis.
"My son was diagnosed with ADHD at 10 years old. School was really challenging," Jeff admitted. "But, his diagnosis helped me understand better that he needed support."
In a candid conversation with a guest, Jeff reminisced about how someone once described Freddie, now 20, with a memorable analogy.
"My son was described, compassionately, as a Ferrari engine in the chassis of a Mini," he chuckled, finding common ground with the guest's experience.
Jeff, also dad to 22 year old Bobby, previously discussed Freddie's ADHD when they both took part in Celebrity Race Across the World, reports Wales Online.
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On the BBC programme, Jeff expressed his unwavering belief in his son's potential: "I couldn't hazard a guess on how Fred's mind works but I know he's going to do something amazing in his lifetime.
"We need the pioneers, we need the people that give a completely different opinion. That's what Fred's role is gonna be. And I see it. I've always seen it and I look forward to him realising it, one day it's all gonna click and fall into place."
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Freddie recently disclosed his Bipolar Disorder diagnosis. In a TikTok video discussing his mental health, the 20 year old shared his epilepsy experiences and offered advice.
"Just coming on to say that seizures - or any illness - shouldn't be made a joke or something to laugh about," he advised viewers.
Freddie then confessed: "Me myself, I suffer from serious mental health, and I've got ADHD and bipolar. And it's not nice when people want to belittle you or talk down on you because of it."

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