Should You Tell Your Boss About Your ADHD?

Legal and professional considerations for adults with ADD who are seeking ADHD accommodations at work.


Filed Under: ADHD and the Law, ADHD Accommodations, 504s, IEPs, Talking About ADD

Common Workplace Accommodations

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Common Workplace Accommodations

-- Flex time
-- Telecommuting
-- Voice recorder, for meetings
-- Noise-blocking headset or room dividers
-- Spell-check or grammar-check software
-- Training for new aspects of the job
-- Office with a door, or an enclosed workspace, to reduce distractions
-- Color-coded office supplies
-- Cubicle in a less busy / noisy area
-- Written instructions / e-mail reminders
-- Help / advice on breaking down large projects into smaller pieces
-- Timer / alarm
-- White noise machine
-- Printed cards with work procedures / instructions or workflow maps
-- Talking calculator
-- More frequent performance reviews / regular feedback
-- Daytimer or electronic planner
-- Short, frequent breaks
-- Mentor or job-coach assistance


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This article comes from the Summer 2009 issue of ADDitude.

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