Occupational issues of adults with ADHD

M Adamou; M Arif; P Asherson; TC Aw; B Bolea; D Coghill; G Gudjónsson; A Halmøy; P Hodgkins; U Müller; M Pitts; A Trakoli; N Williams; S Young

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Occupational issues of adults with ADHD

M Adamou, M Arif, P Asherson, TC Aw, B Bolea, D Coghill, G Gudjónsson, A Halmøy, P Hodgkins, U Müller, M Pitts, A Trakoli, N Williams, S Young

BMC Psychiatry | BMC | Published : 2013

DOI: 10.1186/1471-244X-13-59

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Abstract

Background: ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that persists into adulthood. Its symptoms cause impairments in a number of social domains, one of which is employment. We wish to produce a consensus statement on how ADHD affects employment. Methods: This consensus development conference statement was developed as a result of a joint international meeting held in July 2010. The consensus committee was international in scope (United Kingdom, mainland Europe, United Arab Emirates) and consisted of individuals from a broad range of backgrounds (Psychiatry, Occupational Medicine, Health Economists, Disability Advisors). The objectives of the conference were to discuss some of the occupat..

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