Customer Reviews

Making ADD Work: On-the-Job Strategies for Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
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There is very little of substance to this book with regard to concrete suggestions on strategies a person can use to work with ADD as an adult - especially in the work place; lots of "stories." There is great emphasis about enlisting the help of family, friends, coworkers. People with ADD just want to work with it; they don't want their world to be involved in it. A very disappointing missive.

I was hoping for some practical tips on how to manage ADD at my current job. Most of those tips--and there are only a few basic ones--can be found in the first 1/3 of the book. The second 2/3 focus instead on getting a different job and getting help from third party professionals. I notice that most of the positive reviews come from some of the kinds of professionals recommended in the last part of the book. Not that there's anything wrong with that, or with them per se, but there's just not a lot in this slim volume for people who love their jobs and who are interested in staying there and striving toward greater success where they're at already.

I had such high hopes for this book guiding me through some very challenging times at work. While I gained some valuable tips from Making ADD Work:... All in all it has not been as helpful as some of the other books I am consulting. It comes off as more of a discussion group than a true problem solving solution.

What I love about "Making ADD Work" is that Blythe Grossberg gets to the heart of the issues facing ADDers in the workplace. She doesn't waste too much time explaining ADD, but rather dives deeply into the lives and work habits of adults with ADD who have successfully learned to cope with their challenges and utilize their strengths.

Dr. Grossberg focuses on the three key areas that are most helpful for adults with ADD: improving work skills, finding the right career path, and getting support. Additionally, the book is packed with inspirational stories and expert advice. I highly recommend it to all my clients!

-Jennifer Koretsky, author of Odd One Out: The Maverick's Guide to Adult ADD

I found this book to be very helpful. I checked it out from the library along with several related titles. I wanted to find out more about ADD: what people's experiences were like, how to succeed in spite of it, etc. I have not been officially diagnosed, but have many of the symptoms.

I appreciated the stories. They let me know that people with many different skill sets in important positions have some of the same challenges as me. It gave me hope that I can earn a good income by understanding my weaknessess and utilizing my strengths.

Since I am naturally reluctant to ask for help with personal issues, the encouragment about seeking out professional help and getting co-workers, family, etc. on board was something I needed. This is not exactly a how-to book with step by step instructions. It's more of a brainstorming and support piece. You can use or modify some of the things the subjects in the book are doing. It really got my wheels turning.

It was a good read, and I plan to buy it.

Among all books on autism or ADD
I've ever read, this book best fits
my feelings.

There are several aspects imformative
how to live a social life with ADD.
On the other hand, contents whole
reffers to a couple of cases from
employees at workplace to CEOs or
founders.

This shows, I think, the author intend
to let us, ADDers, know how we are going
on. Step by step is essential.

I wish Dr.Grossberg to write down a new
one on ADD based upon brain science
viewpoints.

Dr. Grossberg has provided the reader with a wonderfully clear and concise picture of the issues that exist in the workplace, with AD/HD. She has highlighted the challenges, and offered insightful solutions. This is a great addition to the workplace arena, with AD/HD.

It was a good read, but it wasn't able to hold my attention for long. Maybe if it had some pictures or something...