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Conquering Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD Support Groups, Coaching and Other Resources
A lot of adults with ADD have benefited from working under the direction of an ADD coach. A good
coach can help them learn behavioral and coping management skills and put them into practice to
improve their daily functions, like improving organizational skills and productivity.
Some key areas of concentration for improvement could be learning to use organizer and filing
systems. Step-by-step instructions on how to choose systems, set them up and use them effectively,
monitoring for revisions / updates to tailor an individual workable solution long-term is
recommended. They can then be adjusted and even taught or coached by professionals in the
industry, like from companies who sell organizer products such as Franklin Covey and Day-Timer,
or even by a friend, colleague, neighbor or relative who uses a successful system already and
has time to help coach. (You can contact companies like Franklin Covey and Day-Timer for workshops
online, in your area or available as tutorial videos, books, etc.) Basic program goals would
generally focus on: planners (either print or computer-generated format) and to-do lists for
scheduling and tracking regular activities, daily classes, meetings, projects, appointments,
etc...; alarm systems to help direct activities and other planned items; easy and quick filing
and management systems for both hard copy and computer-generated documents and "things" with an
assortment of tools to fit your lifestyle; and overall organizational management strategy.
Available Educational or Workplace Assistance
ADHD is recognized as a disability. Reasonable and appropriate accommodations can at times be made
in the classroom for children with ADHD, and in the workplace for adults with ADHD, because of
federal legislation; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and the
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. These accommodations can greatly impact the quality
of life, directly resulting in improved work efficiency and productivity. Learn as much as you
can about opportunities that may be available to you and take action. Don't be afraid to follow
up, either, and get information you can understand - i.e. that's not in government-speak.
Other ADD Resources
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Conferences, teleclasses, articles, products (like audio and video tapes) and more.
ADDA
P.O. Box 543
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: 484-945-2101
Fax: 610-970-7520
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Learn about research studies, conferences, surf their professional directory.
CHADD
499 NW 70th Avenue, #308
Plantation, FL 33317
Phone: 305-587-3700
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
Resources for about anything to do with ADD; for children, adults, parents, workplace, skills,
diagnosis and treatment and much more. Also, look at the
National ADHD Directory
ADD Resources
223 Tacoma Ave S #100
Tacoma WA 98402
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m-2:30 p.m.
Phone 253.759.5085
Daily Planner Sheets
Free printable planner sheets: for men and women.
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