B2 – Upper Intermediate
According to research, people with ADHD tend to be more inquisitive, innovative, revolutionary, and dynamic. They frequently think out-of-the-box , which can be greatly regarded and valued in the workplace.
However, ADHD sufferers encounter a variety of challenges at work. Interpersonal conflict, increased absenteeism, decreased productivity, high error rates, an unwillingness to adapt, and the lack of consistency are a few examples. These things could result in disciplinary measures, suspensions, layoffs, pay loss, and worst, dismissal.
Read the article about the struggles of workers with ADHD.
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20221209-the-silent-struggles-of-workers-with-adhd
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “tick up ” mean? Use this word in a sentence.
- What does “squirmy” mean in this sentence,” We started to laugh as I mentioned that I get a little squirmy when my boys catch frogs and salamanders.”? Use this word in a sentence.
- What does “wind up” mean here, “Epstein felt she “should be able to do what everyone else can do”, so she wound up “torturing” herself, balancing perfectionism with a feeling of being incapable of performing as expected.”
Discussion Questions:
- How do people with ADHD struggle and survive at work?
- What kind of jobs suit people with ADHD? What do people with ADHD excel at?
- Should an applicant declare ADHD diagnosis on their job application? Explain your point.
- What are the benefits and drawbacks of disclosing an ADHD diagnosis at work?