Adult ADD and Anxiety: The Other Side of ADD Tess Thompson Most people with ADD suffer from anxiety too. In theory, if symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder are caused by anxiety, it need not be stipulated that the condition be classified as ADD. Actually there has not been enough research on ruling out anxiety. Imagination plays havoc with a person’s brain, it is better to check out the facts rather than let your imagination run wild and lead yourself to anxiety. If anxiety has been caused by some real world situation it is better to make corrections in that situation rather than giving in to the perception that it is caused by ADD and look for easy medication solutions. It is very important to keep in mind that although anxiety and ADD run side by side, it needs to be determined whether symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder have been caused by anxiety or the other way around. ADD is indicated only when at least six symptoms are manifested continuously for more than three months.
What the Americans with Disabilities Act Means for Adults with ADHD | ADDitude - ADD & LD Adults and Children What is the ADA? The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was established by Congress in 1990. The purpose of the law is to end discrimination in the workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. What employers are covered by the ADA? The ADA applies to businesses with 15 or more employees. private employers state and local governments employment agencies labor organizations and labor-management committees Is ADHD included in the ADA? Yes. The following conditions must be met for ADHD to qualify for coverage: It must cause significant impact or limitation in a major life activity or function The individual must be regarded as having a disability The individual must have a record of having been viewed as being disabled. Can an employer or potential employer ask if I have ADHD? No. Do I have to tell my employer that I have ADHD in order to be covered by the ADA? Yes. What are reasonable accommodations? No. I take medications for my ADHD. The U.S.
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