People often believe those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) face challenges that could hinder future employment, but a new study finds that adults with ADHD feel empowered doing creative tasks, which could help them on the job.
The tendency of individuals with ADHD—a mental disorder commonly diagnosed at childhood—to resist conformity and ignore typical information may be an asset in fields that value innovative and nontraditional approaches, such as marketing, product design, technology, and computer engineering, says study author Holly White, a researcher in the psychology department at the University of Michigan.
