For Albie Casiño, ADHD is not really a big deal to worry about
Actor Albie Casiño opened up about being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 18 years ago.
Albie first learned about his condition when he was in grade school at Ateneo de Manila University. He recalled that at that time, he was not doing well in written exams but he knows the answer when it comes to recitation, based on the article in The Philippine Star.
Because of this, he underwent a series of tests and his parents were informed of the result. “Of course, our parents, ayaw nila marinig yan na may diperensya yung anak mo, ganun-ganun. So, they took me to a second opinion na nag-diagnose din sa akin. And they brought me to a place called WorldLab in New Manila and it really deals with helping kids with learning disabilities,” Albie Casiño shared.
Then, he was transferred to a smaller school and they were just 14 in the class. Although he was advised to be in a small environment because of his condition, Albie said that he insisted to go to La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) for high school. He thought, “ipapakita ko na kaya ko gawin, and I was able to graduate from LSGH and juggling acting at the same time.”
The actor said that he has been open about his condition but when he opened up about this on Pinoy Big Brother, it attracted more attention. He realized that there are people who still feel ashamed for being in the same situation.
“So sobrang happy ako na napakita ko sa kanila na di kayo dapat mahiya na may ganyan, di ba? It’s really nothing,” Albie said. He added that he has been dealing with ADHD for 18 years now.
“It’s just something that’s there for me, na my whole life I had to deal with it. I don’t feel any different. In the States, it’s a disability but I don’t feel disabled. I think I’m able to do everything that everyone is able to do,” Albie Casiño stressed.
He also shared that in showbiz, he never felt any discrimination because of his condition. However, he had to explain his condition to his fellow celebrities.
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