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Being adhd, hearing impairmed and speech impaired make it impossible to get a job?

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Lead with strengths: Everyone has strengths. What are yours? What are the best things about you? What is the best that you could bring to an employer? Let's start with that. You have a lot to offer. Make a list of everything that a potential employer might be interested in. Ok, you're not perfect--no one is. Employers hire for strengths. Accentuate those.

Answered 12/9/2013

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No: To some extent it depends on the kind of job & the severity of the hearing & speech impairment, but if the adhd and hearing impairment are treated then there's no reason the speech impairment should interfere with any number of jobs. Untreated adhd could limit the types of jobs that could be done optimally & severe hearing & speech issues would also be limiting, but there's a wide variety of jobs.

Answered 8/12/2015

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Never: Adhd people r special having endured much adversity. Hearing impaired people r special having endured much adversity. Combined, you're a slam dunk to do well! accommodations, strategization, use of your strengths will go a long way to helping you achieve success. Also, ada helps to even playing field. Employment advisors & your doctor should help to get you positioned for a successful career.

Answered 9/8/2013

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