From ADD to PhD

What happens to a child whose mind refuses to fit the mold? Born in Cabo Verde during a timewhen differences were punished instead of understood, Lourenco F. Tavares grew up restless,curious, and mislabeled. Teachers called him lazy. The system called him broken. Yet througha mother's unwavering belief and a lifelong pursuit of meaning, he turned silence intounderstanding"e; and stigma into strength. From ADD to PhD is the true story of a boy onceshamed for his mind who rose to become a psychologist, counselor, and educator. Blendingmemoir, psychology, and cultural insight, Dr. Tavares explores how colonial legacies,immigrant struggles, and family resilience shape identity. His story is not only personal"e; it is amirror for countless families still fighting to be heard. A moving journey from misdiagnosis toself-discovery, From ADD to PhD reminds us that difference is not disorder"e; and that healingbegins with understanding