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ADHD─Not just kids!
The Attention
Deficit Disorder Association
estimates that at least 4% to 6% of the U.S. population has Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
ADHD individuals
and those with other invisible needs easily constitute a similar portion of the American workforce,
although most are reluctant to share their condition with coworkers
and management. Smart workplaces value all staff
members and work toward a balanced and welcoming culture.
Often highly creative, big-picture thinkers,
these attributes may have helped them advance in their careers to
higher level positions.
However, the symptoms of ADHD can limit their performance or
advancement potential. Typically there are varying degrees of difficulties
with:
Information
Management
(paper and electronic,
especially paper)
Attention regulation
(typically over-
or under-focused)
Time awareness accuracy
Attention to detail and planning
Social Skills
(due to
impulsivity)
Procrastination
Unfocused thinking
(difficulties
with "getting it together") |
Mastery Consulting has a great
deal of experience helping ADHD and Chronically Disorganized
workers. We are a valuable asset to companies supportive of
invisible needs workers, through retained services and promoting
awareness of services as described above.
Where there are
apples, there are trees, so if you have a family member with AD/HD,
consider that it might be in your day, too.
Progressive,
smart workplaces retain workers.
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