ADD In The Workplace: Choices, Changes, And Challenges [Paperback]

Kathleen Nadeau (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0876308477 | ISBN-13: 979-0876308478 | Publication Date: September 1, 1997 | Edition: 1

Adults with ADD know how difficult it can be to meet the complex demands of adulthood. And, of course, one of the major challenges of adulthood is work. Unfortunately, the road to the right job may be difficult to negotiate, especially for adults with ADD. This book contains information that seeks to help adults move from resignation to determination in forging a path to success. Whether this means finding an ADD-friendly environment, requesting reasonable workplace accommodations, or creating a freelance niche, this book will point out the right directions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876308477
• ISBN-13: 979-0876308478
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #592,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ADD in the Workplace ADDS a lot of info for people with ADD, October 20, 2000

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Dale Susan Brown "Dale Susan Brown" (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ADD In The Workplace: Choices, Changes, And Challenges (Paperback)

In the Annotated Bibliography of "Learning A Living" A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia, I wrote:

A comprehensive book, explaining the positives and negatives of ADD in the workplace. The book is written for people who are already working and does not include job hunting informaiton. Personal coping skills and accommodations for employers are described. The book covers possibilities for self-employment, telecommuting, an other ways of "customizing" your own job. Two combinations are covered in separate chapters: women with ADD and people with ADD who also have learning disabilities."

I would like to add a few other points:

1. The book is beautifully laid out in an "ADD-friendly" manner that makes it easy to read.

2. The author speaks in a respectful tone to the reader.

3. She is very positive about ADD.

If you have ADD, this book will add to your repertoire of skills in handling work issues.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR ANYONE WHO HAS ADD, November 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: ADD In The Workplace: Choices, Changes, And Challenges (Paperback)

Kathleen Nadeau's book ADD IN THE WORKPLACE addresses those issues and problems which arise at work. It gives reliable information, and good suggestions. It not only helps the ADD adult understand and improve his or her work experiences but also gives them a better understanding of ADD and its effects on their lives. It is an easy to read, 'user friendly' book which I recommend to all my adult and college aged clients who are either in the workplace or wanting to get there.

Thanks Kathleen for writing a great book!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ADD in the Workplace, December 29, 2006

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dame ethel (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ADD In The Workplace: Choices, Changes, And Challenges (Paperback)

This is a succinct book with a very logical structure/layout, making it super-easy to find your way around. Kathleen Nadeau emphasizes the individuality of people with ADD and how ADD affects people differently, (e.g. when combined with various different personality types. She uses the Myers Briggs type indicator throughout the book - an interesting touch). A necessary accommodation for one ADD-er could be unneccessary or a hinderance for another. Within broad topics, she focuses on specific characteristics/ difficulties of people with ADD.

For example, in chapter 3, on job performance, there are clearly deliniated subsections on specific difficulties, such as:
-Distractibility: external distractions
-Distractibility: internal distractions
-hyperfocusing
-impulsivity
-hyperactivity
-memory problems
-need for stimulation (intolerance of routine)
-difficulty coordinating simultaneous tasks
-etc.

She gives some ideas on how to work with each of these (and other) common ADD difficulties.

Nadeau encourages readers to investigate their personality types and interests, when trying to improve their workplace issues, rather than focussing solely on their ADD symptoms - as these other aspects have an effect on how effective different techniques will be.

This is still a useful book, even though it's almost 10 years old.