Sam Thompson has shared insight into how he navigates his autism diagnosis.
The former Made In Chelsea star was diagnosed with the condition, alongside attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2023.
On Instagram, he shared a clip of two Sams walking down the street, one to represent himself and the other his ADHD.
He wrote: ‘You got diagnosed with ADHD in your late twenties but something still doesn’t add up..’,
The light-hearted sketch then sees Sam wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume emerge from around the corner, wearing a beaming smile.
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Sam Thompson has shared insight into how he navigates his autism diagnosis
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The former Made In Chelsea star was diagnosed with the condition, alongside attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) in 2023
Sam penned in his caption: ‘Knew there was more to the story’
In 2024, Sam became the official ambassador of ADHD UK after he was diagnosed at the age of 30.
Sam has previously been open about his ADHD and has called it his ‘superpower’ several times.
I’m A Celebrity winner Sam said he is trying to ‘encourage conversation around the topic’ to help change people’s minds on how people view ADHD.
Sam shared a sweet video where he gave advice to two children – who also have ADHD – and told them to put all their energy into ‘something they love’.
The reality personality reminded them them that being neurodiverse was a ‘superpower’ during emotional chats with the kids.
Sharing the exciting news, Sam wrote on Instagram: ‘BIG NEWS! I am so honoured to announce that I am now an official ambassador of @ADHDUK.CO.UK.
‘As many of you know, this is a cause very close to my heart. Their charity slogan is ‘positively changing what it means to have ADHD in the UK’ – and that just sums up my own mission as someone diagnosed with ADHD not too long ago.
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The I’m A Celeb winner, 32, split from his girlfriend of five years Zara McDermott, 28, in December
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On Instagram, he shared a clip of two Sams walking down the street, one to represent himself and the other his ADHD
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The light-hearted sketch then sees Sam wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume emerge from around the corner, wearing a beaming smile
‘Their 5 goals as a charity are – Information, Support, Research, Advocacy, and Awareness – and I hope to use my own platform and audience to help with all of these.
‘Changing perceptions of those with ADHD, and encouraging conversation around this topic is and will continue to be a huge and central part of my life. This is what I want my legacy to be, above anything else.
‘Since I left the jungle, I’ve met so many children and adults who have come up to me, or contacted me to say I’ve helped change their minds on how they view ADHD.
‘I want to reach as many people as I possibly can, especially young people, and show there is such magic in being neurodiverse.
‘Yes there are some very real challenges along the way, but with the right support, it can be a superpower, it can be a blessing and we can achieve all of our dreams.
‘Thank you @ADHDUK.CO.UK for all the work you do for people like me, I am so pleased to be on the team!’
He also opened up about his ADHD during an episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and claimed at the time that he is ‘not ashamed’ of his diagnosis.
While speaking with campmates Marvin Humes and Josie Gibson, the TV personality admitted he has ‘terrible time keeping’ and ‘gets quite selfish’ with friends and his girlfriend at the time Zara McDermott.
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Sam sent fans into meltdown after unveiling his ‘post break up glow up’ after his split from Zara
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Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Sam shared a sweet post about his family as he posted snaps with his brother-in-law Ryan Libbey, three-year-old nephew Leo and his adorable cat
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In the snaps, Sam showed off his toned physique in a tight black vest, and debuted his new mullet hairdo
Sam split from his girlfriend of five years Zara in December and he has seemingly moved on with Love Island star Samie Elishi.
Sam recently sent fans into meltdown after unveiling his ‘post break up glow up’.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Sam shared a sweet post about his family as he posted snaps with his brother-in-law Ryan Libbey, three-year-old nephew Leo and his adorable cat.
In the snaps, Sam showed off his toned physique in a tight black vest, and debuted his new mullet hairdo.
Sam’s hunky new look received rave reviews from fans, who gushed over the ‘beautiful’ snaps and declared he looked ‘better than ever’.
‘Best weekend spent with the family,’ Sam captioned the post. ‘Im so lucky to have them.
‘Trying to make the most of time with my nephew, as I can’t believe how fast he’s growing up already! ….ps I’ve had a haircut.’
Fans replied to the post: ‘Beautiful photos. What a lovely uncle you are. Great haircut!’;
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Amid his major life changes, Pete, 37, told how Sam has ‘worked on himself’ and said things have ‘got better’ for his best friend in recent months
‘The post break up glow up is GIVING,’; ‘The new hair style really looks so good,’;
‘Can we all just take a moment to appreciate your glow up sam! Looking good,’; ‘Ngl the mullet is mullet-ing,’;
‘You look great, Sam! Better than ever. Glad you got rid of those globe highlights,’;
‘Sam you’re so cute mate!!’; ‘You hair looks amazing Sam your amazing don’t you ever for get that .’
It comes days after Sam’s pal Pete Wicks said the star has ‘realised his worth’ in comments made following his split from Zara.
Amid his major life changes, Pete, 37, told how Sam has ‘worked on himself’ and said things have ‘got better’ for his best friend in recent months.
‘We’ve both had so much going on. Sam had a different start to the year, part of being someone’s friend is being there no matter what to say ”things are always going to get better” and they have,’ he told New Magazine.
Pete went on to gush about how Sam has ‘realised his worth’ and ‘deserves the best’ as he looked towards his friend’s future.
‘He’s great. Sometimes it’s about allowing people to work on themselves, realise their worth. I hope I’ve helped him do that, because he deserves the best,’ he added.
THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF AUTISM
People with autism have trouble with social, emotional and communication skills that usually develop before the age of three and last throughout a person’s life.
Specific signs of autism include:
Reactions to smell, taste, look, feel or sound are unusual
Difficulty adapting to changes in routine
Unable to repeat or echo what is said to them
Difficulty expressing desires using words or motions
Unable to discuss their own feelings or other people’s
Difficulty with acts of affection like hugging
Prefer to be alone and avoid eye contact
Difficulty relating to other people
Unable to point at objects or look at objects when others point to them
