Daniel Radcliffe's childhood struggle with neurological disorder before landing Harry Potter role
05.08.2023 - 05:45
/ ok.co.uk
As the face of one of the most beloved children's film franchises in history, Daniel Radcliffe 's name has become synonymous with the iconic character of Harry Potter. He first graced the silver screen as the 12-year-old boy wizard in 2001, and since then, he has been under the watchful eye of the public for decades.
While millions know him as the young wizard who conquered evil, what is less known about Daniel Radcliffe is his private struggle with a neurological disorder that affects his motor skills. It wasn't until he turned 19 that Daniel opened up about his dyspraxia, a condition that sometimes hinders his physical coordination.
In an interview with the Daily Mail , he candidly revealed the difficulties he faced with seemingly simple tasks like tying his shoelaces or jotting down notes.The pressures of the condition took a toll on him, leading him to admit: "I was having a hard time at school, in terms of being crap at everything, with no discernible talent." Despite facing these challenges, Daniel Radcliffe has been determined to raise awareness of dyspraxia, a condition less widely known compared to other learning difficulties like dyslexia and ADHD. Surprisingly, between 6 and 10 percent of all children exhibit signs of dyspraxia.
Daniel’s spokeswoman said back in 2008: “Yes, Dan Radcliffe does have dyspraxia.This is something he has never hidden.Thankfully his condition is very mild and at worst manifests itself in an inability to ties his shoe laces and bad handwriting.” In 2014, Daniel took the opportunity to encourage a 10-year-old girl with dyspraxia during an interview with The Wall Street Journal's Speakeasy blog on Facebook Live. His message was clear: "Do not let it stop you.
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