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Terry Matlen, ACSW

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posted 03/04/2009, comments (10)

Hitting Rock Bottom

Typically, by the time an adult with ADHD has come to me for help, it's because he has hit rock bottom. His work performance is suffering and his job is in jeopardy. His ADHD symptoms have gotten him into too much hot water, whether it's from being chronically late for work, not finishing projects in time, or impulsively chewing out his boss... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/20/2009, comments (9)

When and How to Reveal Your ADHD (and when not to)

Over the years, I've had many people ask me how to go about explaining to their boss, partner, friends and family their ADHD diagnosis. Often times, these are folks who have recently been evaluated for ADHD and are eager to explain their lifetime difficulties to people they know, with the hope that they'll be better understood. I'm all... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/08/2008, comments (3)

job hunting and career changing confusion with ADD-innatentive

Hi. I have ADD innatentive and used to be a project manager of interactive media. I didn't really fully accept my diagnoses until then. I also have a very low tolerance to sensory stimulation. I was let go from that position due to many add-related issues, which was fine with me - I literally had nothing left to give. I don't know if HR knew, but... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/04/2008, comments (6)

Employer coping with newly diagnosed employee

I supervise an employee who was just diagnosed with ADHD, but currently out on short-term leave from work. He will be returning to work shortly and I am looking for advice on what I can do as his supervisor to best prepare myself for working with someone with ADHD. Additionally, what advice can you provide for me for... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/20/2008, comments (0)

JUST NOW FEELING OK WITH MYSELF

AGAINST ALL ODDS , I BECAME A TEACHER TO CREATE A SURROUNDING, AND ENVIRONMENT CONTAINING THE MOST CELEBRATED METHODS, STUDIES, AND MY INVENTIONS 2 ASSIST CHILDREN IN BEING SUCCESSFUL IN SPITE OF OUR ANTEQUATED SYSTEM OF EDUCATING CHILDREN IN CHAIRS, IN ROWS, AND FACING A PERSON, OR BOARD OF SOME KIND.. I TURNED 68 IN NOVEMBER, AND STILL MUST TELL... Read more Chevron

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