UPMC Bedford, wherein Robert Lewis, who worked at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for being terminated for allegedly failing to provide a letter from his psychologist about his Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis....
When diagnosis does not always mean disability: The challenge of employees with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health, 24, 326-343.Patton, Eric (2009). When diagnosis does not always mean disability: The challenge of employees with attention deficit...
A child with DCD may also have difficulty in planning tasks. They may, for example, find it hard to decide how to go about picking up a pencil from the floor. If they attempt to pick it up, they may topple over when bending down, or they may be unable to close their fingers on t...
Patton, E. "When Diagnosis Does Not Always Mean Disability: The Challenge of Employees with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)." Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health, 24 (2009):326- 343. Comprehensive Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults. Ed. K. Nadeau. New ...
Does Comorbid Learning Disability Affect Psychopathology in ADHD Children?Mattison, Richard E
Deterioration of psychosocial functionality, disability risk and loss of workforce are quite high in bipolar disorder [3]. The life span is shorter than expected [4]. Despite the widespread use of mood stabilizers and antipsychotics for treatment, a group of patients do not respond to these ...