ADHD Puts a Toll on Adult Employment

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Employees that suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder complete, on average, 22 days less work per year that people who do not that this disorder. Employers are now considering screening applicants and current staff for ADHD.

Top Resources on ADHD Puts a Toll on Adult Employment

eMaxHealth: ADHD Can Have Toll On Adult Employment (May 27, 2008)
U.S. News: Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually (May 27, 2008)
WebMD: Adults With ADHD Miss More Workdays (May 27, 2008)
Science Daily: People With ADHD Do One Month's Less Work Per Year (May 27, 2008)
Chicago Tribune: ADHD Costly in Adult Work Time (May 27, 2008)

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Contributor: Amy Sandhu
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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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