Excellent focus, attention to detail, speed, and organization are all qualities that employers look for in employees. But when you haveattention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), theseskills (and others)can be a real challenge, making it tough to excel at work and sometimes even keep a jo...
If you are diagnosed as having a disability due to your ADD or ADHD and bring your condition to the attention of your employers, they should be willing to make reasonable accommodations for you at work. For example, if someone in your workspace spends a few hours a day on the phone, it...
For employees diagnosed with ADHD, understanding and support from their employers and direct supervisors often take precedence over other workplace factors.93% of employees with ADHD rate having a supervisor who knows how to support and work with them as more valuable than any office perk.When tel...
Tailored specifically for professionals with ADHD and their employers, this webinar offers a guide to implementing effective strategies for career success. Through expert insights and real-life case studies, this webinar will help attendees: Understand ADHD in the Workplace: Gain a deeper understanding...
people with ADHD. These include Read & Write Gold which can assist with spelling, reading, and concentration, and also the Dragon voice recognition software. We can also provide workplace coaching where disabilities impact on an employee’s work, and assist employers in their role and ...
help with organization skills, such as taking notes, keeping a daily planner and prioritizing a to-do list. A quiet workspace with few distractions may help. ADHD is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This means employers must make adjustments to support a worker’s needs....
weaponized multiple times in contentious parent-teacher conferences. He also wonders whether his openness was a factor in not getting a leadership position he applied for. (An important note:Discrimination based on ADHD is illegal, but some employers may sidestep it by claiming other reasons for ...
Generally, ADHD is a condition for which employers and educational establishments are willing and able to make ‘reasonable adjustments’. If there is something that you think would significantly help you to manage your work or study better, it is worth asking if it is possible. ...
Working with employers or educators to implement accommodations that support success A supportive environment can provide a sense of safety and acceptance, which may reduce paranoid thoughts and improve overall functioning. While there may not be a “cure” for ADHD paranoia, addressing symptoms and ...
or bounded through the restaurant with enthusiasm only to find out I’d hit the till too enthusiastically and now table 12 had eight bowls of spag bol coming their way. Up until the age of 22, employers told me I was friendly and intelligent, but essentially, too disorganised to hold down...