Job Discrimination
There are several federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. If you believe you have been discriminated against by an employer, labor union or employment agency when applying for a job or while on the job because of your race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, or believe that you have been discriminated against because…
Read MoreSucceeding in the Workplace
Some adults with ADHD have very successful careers. But for others, the symptoms of ADHD can create a variety of challenges, including poor communication skills, distractibility, procrastination, and difficulty managing complex projects. Here are some of the challenges and tips to overcome them. Challenge: Distractability There are two types of distractions that can affect adults…
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The symptoms of ADHD can create challenges for the adult in the workplace, just as they do for children in school. Some adults with ADHD have very successful careers. Others may struggle with a variety of challenges, including poor communication skills, distractibility, procrastination and difficulty managing complex projects. Seeking assistance from a career counselor, psychologist,…
Read MoreCognitive-Behavioral Therapy
There is much interest in—but also apparently much confusion about—the nature of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and the way it can be used to help adults with ADHD. Cognitive-behavioral therapy refers to a type of mental health treatment that focuses on the thoughts and behaviors that occur in the “here and now. This approach differs from…
Read MoreMedication Management
Approximately 10 million adults have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although there is a significant amount of research on medication treatment for children with ADHD, much less controlled research data has been conducted on medication therapy in adults. As a treatment of ADHD, it has been said that “pills do not substitute for skills.” This means that…
Read MoreTreatment of ADHD in Adults
Adults with ADHD can benefit by identifying the areas of their life that are most impaired by their ADHD and then seeking treatment to address them. They may benefit from treatment strategies similar to those used to treat ADHD in children, particularly medication and learning to structure their environment. Medications effective for childhood ADHD continue…
Read MoreDiagnosis of ADHD in Adults
Diagnosing ADHD in AdultsYou keep losing your keys, feel you can never finish anything at work, or maybe have had a family member say “you might have ADHD.” Whatever the reason, getting a proper diagnosis of ADHD is the first step of getting treatment. It is important to ultimately gaining control over symptoms that wreak…
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Approximately 10 million adults have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In early adulthood, ADHD may be associated with depression, mood or conduct disorders and substance abuse. Adults with ADHD often cope with difficulties at work and in their personal and family lives related to ADHD symptoms. Many have inconsistent performance at work or in their careers; have…
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