Justin L. is 14 years old and an eighth-grade student who has ADHD. He runs cross-country and track, and loves all sports. He also has a passion for academics. He takes all gifted and talented courses, and especially excels in math and science. He hopes to be a bio-chemistry engineer when he gets older, and perhaps help find a cure for cancer. When asked, "Why not cure ADHD?", Justin says, "because I like the way I am."

Justin L.
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