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title: 'Video: Paul Rabil, world-famous lacrosse player, opens up about learning and thinking differently'
description: Watch as Paul Rabil talks about going from a student with learning disabilities to a world-famous lacrosse player in this video.
slug: video-paul-rabil-world-famous-lacrosse-player-opens-up-about-his-learning-and-thinking-differences
published: '2019-08-05T15:54:35.724Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/video-paul-rabil-world-famous-lacrosse-player-opens-up-about-his-learning-and-thinking-differences
lang: en
---

# Video: Paul Rabil, world-famous lacrosse player, opens up about learning and thinking differently

In sixth grade, Paul Rabil was diagnosed with auditory processing disorder and ADHD. Now he’s one of the top lacrosse players in the world. An all-star for 10 seasons in a row, he was named the sport’s most valuable player in 2009. He’s also a two-time Steinfeld Cup Champion.

Hear from Rabil and his family on why he fell in love with lacrosse and its acceptance of people’s different styles of playing. Find out how he’s using the Paul Rabil Foundation to help kids with learning and thinking differences. Then see more videos on [athletes with learning and thinking differences](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/athletes-who-learn-and-think-differently).

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