For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults, after all are supposed to be self sufficient and able to complete the work assigned to them. They may feel that asking for accommodations is the same as saying they are a failure. Or they may fear that their boss will view the accommodations as unnecessary and unreasonable. They may worry that co-workers will feel resentment, wondering why one...
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A type of talk therapy that focuses on changing the way people think about situations appears to help adults with ADHD work more effectively. A study... Read more »
A new report suggests that only 25 percent of the adults who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) receive treatment for their... Read more »
Vyvanse is effective in treating adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to new clinical trial results. In the study, 414... Read more »
A small study suggests that taking Ritalin can help adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder sleep better. Study participants who took... Read more »