Is it ok to tell your employer that you have ADHD, so that he can explain instuctions and tasks in a way that will help you do a better job? Will employers be turned off by that? I can do any job great, they just might have to modify instructions to lists and careful explaination, so i won't rush off.
2006-09-19 14:27:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have ADHD and I'm 32 and teach college Spanish.
There are potential risks and benefits, I almost always tell someone in a work situation when it seems like it is relevant, like I need a different e-mail than everybody else because I cannot cope with the crappy non-working spam filter on the school e-mails. Sometimes I even tell my students so they understand why I take for ever to learn their names (4 classes x 25 students/semester).
For the military I have heard you do not want to mention it. Some people can be prejudiced most aren't.
Careful though about assuming ADHD gets you American's with Disabilities Act protections because it was my understanding that it doesn't unless it is combined with some other disability or disorder, I could be wrong, though. Good luck.
Also, fitty is WRONG: ADHD does not go away or "improve" with age.
Also MAD ROY is WRONG: Magnets and **** are not going to help ADHD only three things help ADHD:
1. Behavior Modification Especially Self-Monitoring
2. Stimulant Meds
3. The Best: Stimulant Meds + Behavioral Modification at the same time.
When people say **** like ADHD doesn't exist, it goes away when you grow up, or you can cure it with magnets it is because they do not have it and don't know what they are talking about. Try reading a book from a reputable publisher.
2006-09-19 14:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by elgüero 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I would not tell the employer. I would not tell the employer anything that could jeopardize me being hired that I didn't have to. That being said, it is up to you to find a job which suits you and not expect the employer to adapt. It is you who must adapt. You may end up trying a few career paths and burning a few bridges, but in the end, you will wind up with a career for which you do not need accomodation and your ADHD will be of benefit.
2006-09-19 22:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by Wait a Minute 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you work.
Even if the law protects you, the practical side is that you don't want to be sidelined from promotions and interesting tasks(which would probably happen).
Try to concentrate as best you can.
Don't be afraid to repeatedly ask people to be more clear, people are often horrible at explaining tasks. You will improve with age.
Good Luck.
2006-09-19 21:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by WheeeeWhaaaaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See Magnet Therapy by Lawrence and Rosch (pg 167) and Miracle Cures by Jean Carper (pg 233) for some really interesting stuff on ADHD. Prescription for Natural Cures (Balch & Stengler) is also full of alternative advice and suggestions on how to deal with this problem.
Good luck!
2006-09-19 21:51:08 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have a formal diagnosis, then they may be required by the ADA laws to accomodate you. (just like a handicap ramp for wheelchairs) It shouldn't be a big deal to change how they give you instructions and supervision. If they are smart, they will give you a promotion and let you explore new ideas for them, but corporations are designed to normalize profit making above all else, they aren't good at thinking.
2006-09-19 21:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by auntiegrav 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know. I was just about to interview for a military intelligence position today and as soon as I mentioned my ADD I was booted out the door.
2006-09-19 21:29:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋