Accommodations for ADHD at Work Checklist

Many employees with ADHD find it difficult to be productive and successful at work. Fortunately, there are many different types of ADHD accommodations at work available which can help them thrive in their jobs better than ever before.

How to Ask For ADHD Accommodations at Work – ADHD Accommodations Checklist

☐   1. Before you ask your manager for ADHD Accommodations at work, you need to first get an official diagnosis from your doctor – This isn’t the only requirement for an accommodation. ADA requires an “impairment” to qualify for accommodations, but you first need a diagnosis.

☐   2. Review list of accommodations and determine which will help you improve your productivity and performance at work.

☐   3. Send communication (letter or email) to your human resources department requesting an accommodation based on your medical diagnosis. Copy your immediate supervisor, manager, or boss.

☐   4. Meet with your boss or manager to discuss accommodations. – Be flexible and compromise when necessary. This should be a win/win for both you and your boss and your company as a whole.

☐   5. optional – set additional meeting to review performance after accommodation trial period.

Common Accommodations for ADHD at Work – ADHD Accommodations at Work Checklist

ADHD Tardiness Accommodations

☐   Flexible Schedule

☐   Modified Schedule

☐   Dedicated Parking Spot close to door

☐   Work From Home one or more days a week

ADHD Time Management Accommodations

☐   Assign a peer accountability partner or mentor

☐   Daily To-Do lists

☐   Recurring meetings about expectations and progress

☐   Daily priority list assistance

☐   Electronic devices and apps (Calendars, Timers, Task lists, etc)

ADHD Working Memory Accommodations

☐   standardized template for recurring reports with formulas if necessary

☐   Meetings always followed up with notes/minutes via email

☐    Utilize electronic calendars with reminder features

☐   keep phone calls short and to the point and only discuss one or two items.

☐   Request all phone calls be followed up with an email documenting discussion and points, action items identified.

 ☐  written instructions, directions and training materials for future reference.

ADHD Staying on task accommodations (Focused/Concentration)

☐   Utilize a Sit/Stand Desk

☐   Organized desk and work environment – Everything has its place

☐   Utilize noise cancellation headphones or white noise apps

☐   Allow employee to listen to music with headphones while working

☐   Provide a quiet work place away from busy and active areas of the office

☐   Uninterrupted work time

☐   Taking breaks as needed to recharge

☐   Reducing or eliminating marginal functions to focus on essential responsibilities and tasks

ADHD Hyperactivity/Impulsivity/Fidgeting

☐   Utilize a Sit/Stand Desk

☐   Hire job coach to teach strategies and techniques

☐   Frequent breaks as outlet for energy

☐   Allow employee to work from home

☐   Provide private work space such as office or isolated area of office space

☐   Provide or allow stress balls, fidget toys to keep hands busy.

ADHD Organization

☐   Provide and utilize a white board

☐   Provide colored markers, pens, pencils, folders for color coded organization

☐   Provide organization bins for desk and office as well as extra storage space if needed.

ADHD Prioritizing Work and Tasks

☐   Schedule a daily meeting to establish priority job list

☐   Hire job coach to teach strategies and techniques

☐   Frequent breaks as outlet for energy

☐   Allow employee to work from home

☐   Provide private work space such as office or isolated area of office space

☐   Provide or allow stress balls, fidget toys to keep hands busy.