Examples of practical adjustments
Written priorities
Confirm the top one to three priorities in writing, especially after meetings or when priorities change.
Protected focus time
Reduce avoidable meetings and notifications during work that requires sustained concentration.
Clear deadlines and milestones
Break large projects into visible interim dates rather than relying on one distant final deadline.
Predictable check-ins
Short regular reviews can prevent uncertainty from accumulating and make course correction easier.
Individualise rather than stereotype
Two employees with ADHD may need very different support. Adjustments should be based on actual functional barriers, the essential requirements of the role and collaborative discussion.
Ireland and UK employers
Employment-law duties differ by jurisdiction and circumstances. ADHDclearfocus workplace programmes are educational and organisational; specific legal advice should come from an appropriately qualified adviser.
Sources
NICE NG87; Kooij JJS et al. European consensus guidance on adult ADHD; Safren SA et al. (2010), JAMA, structured CBT approaches for adult ADHD.
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