Evelyn Polk Green
President
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
Chicago, IL USA
“Grab a hold of what you can make a difference with and what you can change, and the rest you can just let go.”
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By Roadtrip NationEvelyn Polk Green
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Throughout elementary school and high school, she was an honor roll student.
She received a full-ride scholarship to Duke University, but when she got there, she started struggling.
She couldn’t figure out why she couldn’t focus and she didn’t know where to turn for help; ended up dropping out of college.
Looking back, she recognizes her struggles were a result of her ADHD, but at the time, she only knew that she didn’t function the way other students functioned.
Years later, her sons were diagnosed with ADHD, and she realized that she had it, too.
Says that their diagnoses were a relief, more than anything; now that she’d identified the problem, she could figure out where to turn for help.
She went back to school and completed not only her undergraduate education, but also two master’s degrees.
Says her happiness and confidence comes from understanding that ADHD has as much to do with her successes as it does with her struggles.
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Education
High School
Career
President
Lead a group of committed volunteers in supporting adults with ADHD across the world!
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
I provide resources and support for families and professionals living / working with young children with special needs.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Find and follow your passion! Be fearless...
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"I feel like I am a crazy person. "
Challenges I Overcame
Learning Issues
Single Parent
Interviewed By
Being You
Making learning differences your strength
