add in workplace

ADD Adults In The Workplace

EFFECTIVE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ATTENTIONAL CHALLENGES

1. Paraphrasing

2. Written Lists

3. Short organizational meetings (in AM around 10:00 , not 8:00)
-too early interferes with preparation time

4. Phone reminders

5. memo's and signs, wall planners, posters or to do lists

6. written schedules (always)

7. team efforts and project partners

8. minimizing distractions and interruptions
-use cubicles, headphones, etc.

9. computers and tape recorders

10. electronic mail

11. flex schedules

12. breaks

13. Positive Style of corrections and suggestions

14. Frequent, less comprehensive peer and teem reviews

15. Flex vacations or leave options

16. Mandatory vacations or "mental Health" days

17. job & performance coaching

18. Skills training (work related)

19. support in asking for accommodations (OK to talk about disability)

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Effective accommodations are essential for progress in life situations as well as employment. In the workplace, accommodation for those of us with Learning Disabilities such as ADD and Dyslexia they can make the difference between success and failure.

If is my own opinion that many employers do not recognized the positives which the disabled employee brings to the workplace, but may often tend to focus on what they consider the "negatives" of the disabled employee. It is my belief that those of us with learning disabilities working in supportive environments tend to be very loyal and hard working. We are used to fighting to overcome obstacles and will do a tremendous amount of work to be successful. In my experience we take work home to complete on our own time and will work very hard to complete what we understand to be important and critical projects if it is at all within our capabilities.

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