Overcoming Distractions

What happens when children with Attention Deficit Disorder grow up and enter the professional world? And how can newly diagnosed adults meet the challenges of the workplace? David Greenwood, an ADD sufferer and successful PR consultant, helps those who want to thrive with ADD or ADHD—not just survive! He identifies the features of Attention Deficit Disorder and how they affect life in the office, and explains how to tailor a career to minimize the effects of those symptoms. Greenwood also shows how to leverage the positive characteristics of ADD, such as hyper-focusing and creativity, to achieve professional success. Through case studies, testimonials from ADD/ADHD specialists, and numerous action plans, you’ll see how to make Attention Deficit Disorder work for you.

ISBN10: 1454920769
ISBN13: 9781454920762
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 20161101
Publisher: Sterling
Binding: Paperback
SKU: 9781454920762
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We know that Attention Deficit Disorder makes it tough for children to focus in school. But what happens when those kids grow up? How can they make the transition to a successful professional life? And how can newly diagnosed adults meet the challenges of the workplace? David Greenwood, an ADD sufferer who now works as a well-respected PR consultant, answers the question for anyone who wants to thrive with ADD or ADHD—not just survive!
Learn how to:

  • Identify the major features of Attention Deficit Disorder and become aware of how they affect aspects of adult life, particularly in the office
     
  • Tailor a career to minimize the effects of those symptoms
     
  • Highlight the positive characteristics of Attention Deficit Disorder, such as hyper-focusing and creativity, and leverage them to achieve professional success
 
Overcoming Distractions includes plenty of case studies, testimonials from ADD/ADHD specialists, and numerous action plans for making Attention Deficit Disorder work for you.