ADHD / ADD Support Group
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.
What jobs would be a good fit for adults with add or adhd? I'm a college grad, but during the course of my life... I've had many jobs, and I don't seem to be finding a good fit.
I have heard about job coaches, but never looked into them before. Any suggestions on jobs?
I have heard about job coaches, but never looked into them before. Any suggestions on jobs?
OK so what are our strengths?
ADHD-
*Fast
*Doers
ADD-
*Thinkers
*easily distracted....
Being easily distracted is good for brainstorming. Brainstorming ideas on Weddings, Designing Houses, Event Organisers, MARKETING - brainstorming ideas......
Others might be concentrating on the apple while you think about eating it... composting it.... growing process and bananas... lol
Some might be fixed on a certain topic and we can easily drift to other areas. :)
and which jobs are they suited....
What are our weaknesses and what jobs suit.....?
Think of jobs that have physical components, such as firefighters, police, paramedics, forestry, industrial, shipping/recieving(good job, very active, but does require alot of paperwork - I only lasted a month and a half because I shipped a package to Scotland when it was supposed to go to Greece).
There are also sports coaches, chiropracters (use their hands), cooks, mechanics etc. There are tons of active jobs out there for people with ADHD.
Currently I teach figure skating and powerskating and adore it. Couldn't ask for a better job. I am active, on my feet and working with kids/teens.