Adults with ADD Lose Over 3 Weeks of Work Annually

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by Rudy Rodriguez
on Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Free Seminar Helps Improve Workplace Performance

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Can ADD and ADHD in adults affect workplace wellness, attendance and overall job performance? Absolutely. According to a recent report in HealthDay News, adults with ADD/ADHD lose more than 3 weeks of work annually. The report cited that many adults with ADD aren't even aware that they have a problem, making it more difficult for them to receive help. Studies show that an estimated 3% of the population suffers from undiagnosed ADD/ADHD.

Human Resource Directors and business owners can help educate employees by hosting ADHD Awareness workplace seminars or promoting local community awareness programs. The ADHD Center for Success, a local therapeutic resource, offers diagnosis, awareness seminars, life coaching, counseling and other services for adults with ADD/ADHD, employers (HR directors), family and friends.

Join the ADHD Center for Success and Coach Rudy Rodriguez for a free, interactive seminar - "ADD at Work: Maximizing Your Effectiveness". The seminar will identify and discuss the behavioral challenges common to ADHD adults and review practical strategies to create success in life and at work. Seminar topics include ADD/ADHD self management techniques, tips for maintaining routine and structure, overcoming procrastination, overwhelm, and managing projects more effectively.

"ADD at Work: Maximizing Your Effectiveness" Seminar:

• Cost: Free
• Date: Thursday, Feb 4th
• Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
• Place: AB Tech, Room 228 Haynes Bldg., Enka location (Course #: SBC-7909-700)

To register in advance visit: http://www.abtech.edu/sbc/class_schedule.asp. For more information go to www.adhdcenterforsuccess.com or email coachrudy@adhdcenterforsuccess.com.

ADHD Center for Success offers clinical diagnosis, counseling, coaching and seminars for adults, their family and friends. The center's founder, Coach Rudy Rodriguez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Intrinsic Coach, has been working with ADD since 1981. Rudy is Professional Member of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association for Adults (ADDA), and he sits on the Leadership Team of the Board of the ADHD Coaches Association.

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