Jeff Brazier opens up on son's 'challenging' diagnosis at just 10 years old
Jeff Brazier opens up on son's 'challenging' diagnosis at just 10 years old
Jeff Brazier has candidly opened up about his son Freddie's ADHD diagnosis, recalling how he had found things 'challenging' beforehand
Jeff Brazier returned to TV screens in a segment on The One Show on Wednesday (18th June), where he discussed ADHD and met with those who have been diagnosed with the disorder.
The TV star, who is a regular on shows such as This Morning, met with families whose children had been diagnosed with ADHD.
Broadcaster Nicky Campbell, who was diagnosed with ADHD herself at around 60, also featured in the segment.
As Jeff geared up to meet a mum whose daughter had been diagnosed with ADHD, he spoke about his son Freddie's diagnosis, which came at a young age.
"My son was diagnosed with ADHD at 10 years old. School was really challenging," the dad-of-two said. "But, his diagnosis helped me understand better that he needed support."
Jeff Brazier opened up about his son's ADHD diagnosis
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Later on, while speaking to a guest, Jeff recalled what he'd been told about his son Freddie, now 20 years old, when he was diagnosed.
"My son was described, compassionately, as a Ferrari engine in the chassis of a Mini," Jeff laughed, as the guest shared a similar story.
Jeff, who is also father to Bobby, 22, spoke about Freddie's diagnosis when the father and son duo appeared on Celebrity Race Across the World last year.
Speaking about his son on the BBC show, Jeff said: "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."
Jeff with his youngest son Freddie
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Freddie recently revealed he's also been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. The 20-year-old appeared in a TikTok video where he spoke about his mental health struggles and shared advice for those struggling with epilepsy as he does.
"Just coming on to say that seizures - or any illness - shouldn't be made a joke or something to laugh about," he said in the clip.
He then revealed: "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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The One Show airs on weekdays on BBC One at 7.30pm
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