Jean Abbott
Jean will share her journey of misdiagnosis and inspire you to live a more positive, purpose filled life!
Jean Sharon Abbott was misdiagnosed as a young child with Spastic Dipligia, a form of Cerebral Palsy. After 33 years of countless doctors visits, medical procedures,unnecessary medications and surgeries, she was correctly diagnosed with Dopa Responsive Dystonia (DRD). Jean enjoys all the adventures of her new life, but wouldn't change the journey that brought her to where she is today. Her positive attitude is highly contagious as she encourages others to appreciate the little things in life.
Jean's powerful story of perseverance no matter what life brings will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. Since her story appeared on the Today Show, Good Housekeeping, Yahoo!, and the U.K.'s "Daily Mail", an overwhelming number of people from around the world have contacted Jean to tell her how inspired they were by her journey from "wheels to heels".
Jean is currently the Dean of the Speaker Academy (NSA Minnesota Chapter) and was awarded the 2022 Chapter Member of the Year.
She was honored as the 2021 Distinguished Alumni of the Year from Winona State University.
Jean Sharon Abbott was misdiagnosed as a young child with Spastic Dipligia, a form of Cerebral Palsy. After 33 years of countless doctors visits, medical procedures,unnecessary medications and surgeries, she was correctly diagnosed with Dopa Responsive Dystonia (DRD). Jean enjoys all the adventures of her new life, but wouldn't change the journey that brought her to where she is today. Her positive attitude is highly contagious as she encourages others to appreciate the little things in life.
Jean's powerful story of perseverance no matter what life brings will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. Since her story appeared on the Today Show, Good Housekeeping, Yahoo!, and the U.K.'s "Daily Mail", an overwhelming number of people from around the world have contacted Jean to tell her how inspired they were by her journey from "wheels to heels".
Jean is currently the Dean of the Speaker Academy (NSA Minnesota Chapter) and was awarded the 2022 Chapter Member of the Year.
She was honored as the 2021 Distinguished Alumni of the Year from Winona State University.
Wheels to Heels: A Positive Purpose
Jean is sure to inspire, encourage and motivate you to live a more positive life. In her most requested presentation, Jean shares her journey of misdiagnosis and how her sense of purpose along with a positive attitude enabled her to survive three decades of unnecessary doctors appointments, medications and surgeries with genuine gratitude and grace. Everyone is sure to be motivated to live a more positive,...
Misdiagnosed: Be the Person You Were Meant To Be
The Diagnostic Process: A Patient's Perspective
Jean shares the long and winding road to present and future medical professionals about receiving her correct diagnosis. As an Expert Patient, Jean will make you laugh and cry by sharing her experiences in and out of the exam room. Yes, she was misdiagnosed. Yes, she could be bitter and angry, but she's not. Jean's story will be inspire and motivate you to change the lives of patients in need.
