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title: 'Video: Garett Bolles, NFL player who learns and thinks differently'
description: Garett Bolles is an offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos. He also has learning and thinking differences. Hear his story.
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published: '2019-08-05T15:31:30.759Z'
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lang: en
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# Video: Garett Bolles, NFL player who learns and thinks differently

[Garett Bolles](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/nfl-player-garett-bolles-wears-his-learning-disability-with-pride-to-support-the-1-in-5) is an offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos. He also has learning and thinking differences. Watch as he shares his story and addresses three topics: How he copes with having ADHD, his advice for parents of kids with learning and thinking differences, and why he’s on a mission to raise awareness.

If your child is a football fan, consider watching this video together. It just may inspire both of you.

[![Video](https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/07B22ED7531649768D31B87BBD951FF6/caab2f5745c8f29b6dc381282e4ac9b9/010419_Video_Garett_Bolles_NFL_Player_With_Learning_and_Attention_Issues.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/nfgohOP1BFA)

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