Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Tom Holland Opens Up About ADHD, Dyslexia, and Acting
Tom Holland, the Spider-Man actor, has shared that he has both ADHD and dyslexia.
He finds it challenging when starting a new acting role.
He uses creative play to focus and get ready for his roles.
ADHD and dyslexia can make it hard to focus, plan, or organize tasks.
Expert Gurleen Baruah suggests routines, tools like audiobooks, and parental support to help.
Holland's parents supported him, telling him effort was more important than grades.
Creative activities can also help manage these challenges by channeling energy and boosting focus.
Parents play a key role in offering support and patience.
Tom Holland has revealed he has ADHD and dyslexia.
He finds developing characters can be challenging.
Holland uses creative play to help him focus.
ADHD and dyslexia can make it hard to manage tasks.
Parental support and creative outlets are beneficial.
- Who
- Tom Holland, an actor, and ADHD coach Gurleen Baruah.
- What
- Holland revealed he has ADHD and dyslexia and how he copes with the conditions.
- When
- Holland has previously discussed his dyslexia diagnosis at age seven.
- Where
- Information was shared with IGN and indianexpress.com.
- Why
- To share how he deals with challenges, including in his acting career, and to highlight how ADHD and dyslexia affect daily life.
- Actor
- Tom Holland
- Disorders
- ADHD, Dyslexia
- First Public ADHD Disclosure
- Yes
- Dyslexia Diagnosis Age
- 7
- Parental Support
- Crucial for success
- Expert
- Gurleen Baruah (ADHD coach)