Eileen Bailey — About.com ADHD Guide; Articles on ADHD in the Workplace
Coach and writer Eileen Bailey is the Guide for all things ADD at About.com.
Here are three articles she’s written on ADD in the workplace:
ADHD in The Military.
Did you know that the US armed forces will not enlist people who are
taking prescription medicine for ADHD? (And did you know that the
Japanese, Russians, and Germans experimented with ritalin as a
performance enhancer in WWII?). ~3 pp.
Accomodations in the Workplace.
“ADD/ADHD is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act and
individuals with ADD/ADHD can be entitled to certain accomodations at
work based on their needs…” This article is a good starting place for
individuals (and employers) with questions about what might or might
not be required by the ADA, and strategies for collaborative
negotiation to agree on arrangements that are both productive and
fair. ~1p.
Surviving ADHD in the Workplace. A collection of specific, practical tips grouped by (1) inattention/memory, (2) hyperactivity, and (3) impulsiveness. ~2pp.
And here is an interesting article she links to at LDPride.net:
Coping with LD/ADD in the Workplace.
Of note at the bottom of the article, a list of pros and cons for
deciding whether to tell a prospective (or current) employer about your
ADD. Plus info on Canadian and US employment law. ~3 pp.
Excerpt from Eileen Bailey’s About.com profile:
"Eileen is a Certified Life Strategies Coach and has had articles
appear in Parent Source Magazine, the Family Website as well as several
local CHADD newsletters. Eileen has been a guest speaker at the ADHD
Foundation of Canada’s Annual Convention and on the Rose Moore Internet
Radio Show. She also works with local schools in providing parenting
children with ADHD classes. "
