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How ADHD Can Be An Asset In The Workplace, According To Brooke Schnittman
Forbes Article Featuring Brooke
Discover the untapped strengths and talents that come with this unique neurodiversity in the workplace with Brooke Schnittman!
Unleash your energy, embrace empathy, and ignite creativity to thrive in your career. Learn from an expert who's transformed ADHD into an asset for professionals. Read the full article to tap into your hidden potential and find your path to success.
Join us as we unravel the remarkable potential of ADHD, challenge stereotypes, and embrace the diverse talents within the ADHD community. Schnittman's expertise and real-life success stories, including her work with renowned figures like Donatella Arpaia, will inspire you to harness your ADHD superpower.
Don't miss this empowering journey from chaos to confidence. Read the full article and unlock the hidden strengths of ADHD in the workplace.
How To Tell Your Boss You Have ADHD
Forbes Article Featuring Brooke
Discover the insightful guide on tackling a common challenge: How To Tell Your Boss You Have ADHD. With 8.7 million adults living with ADHD in the US, this is a conversation that matters.
See Brooke's expert advice on navigating the workplace with authenticity and confidence. Learn to harness ADHD's strengths, break stereotypes, and create a neuroinclusive career.
Ready to transform challenges into triumphs?
Dive into the blog now!
Increasing ADHD Diagnoses in Adult Women
Fox Newsroom with Dana Perino
Adult women are being diagnosed with ADHD at a record pace. In just two years, the diagnosis rate has nearly doubled. So what's driving the late-in-life surge?
Listen in as Brooke dives into why ADHD diagnoses have increased, how technology plays a part, and when and how to seek treatment.
Tips to Nail the Interview with Social Anxiety
Forbes Article Featuring Brooke
Overcoming social anxiety and landing your dream job may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but it's absolutely within reach when you're armed with the right strategies!!
Did you know that almost 50% of all ADHD adults also have a form of anxiety?
In this insightful article featuring our own Brooke Schnittman, experts share valuable tips to help individuals with social anxiety navigate the hiring process and excel in their careers. From researching potential employers to finding interview questions, conducting mock interviews, reaching out to previous employees, and developing a networking strategy, these practical techniques empower individuals to confidently pursue job opportunities while managing their social anxiety.
Don't let social anxiety hold you back from achieving professional success—discover the tools and support you need to thrive in the workplace.
Do You Have ADHD? Here Are A Few Ways To Make Work Easier
Forbes Article Featuring Brooke
Battling ADHD in the workplace? Don't fret...You're about to discover game-changing strategies for ADHD SUCCESS at work!
This Forbes article contains powerful techniques to organize around your strengths, craft a personalized work system, and become your own advocate. Plus, we spill the tea on effective communication with your boss, task breakdown hacks, must-have apps, and creating a self-care routine that's all the rage.
Say goodbye to ADHD roadblocks and hello to career triumph...Read the article linked below!
How to Get Organized If You Struggle with Object Permanence
Apartment Therapy Article Featuring Brooke
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Can't find your keys?
Object Permanence and ADHD wreaking havoc on your organization?
Brooke Schnittman spills her secrets in this Apartment Therapy article! Learn how to conquer the chaos and stay organized. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to a more streamlined life!
CRUSH Your To-Do's with 'Body Doubling'
Boost Your Productivity with This MUST TRY ADHD Accountability Hack!
Sick of getting side-tracked? Struggle to stay focused and productive at home?
'Body Doubling' might be the productivity hack you've been searching for...This technique involves partnering with another person to provide each other with accountability and motivation while tackling individual tasks.
In this article from Apartment Therapy, you'll discover how to implement 'Body Doubling' into your workflow and start seeing real results...Featuring input from our very own Brooke Schnittman!
Get ready to crush your to-do list, beat the procrastination bug, and get more done in less time! Click the link below to read the full article and level up your productivity game!!
People Suspect There's Something Off With Their Adderall...
Brooke chimes into this POPSUGAR Article
Is it just me, or is Adderall less effective right now?
POPSUGAR has the inside scoop on the Adderall shortage that's been leaving many of us ADHDers in the lurch. They've talked to experts and patients alike to get to the bottom of what's going on and how it's affecting our lives.
Don't miss out on this must-read article featuring insights from Brooke.
"What's behind the nationwide Adderall shortage?"
Brooke on Channel 12 News
Adderall, the most popular medication to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, is in short supply like never before. As a result, millions across the country are struggling to get the drugs they need to focus and treat their ADHD symptoms every day.
Join Brooke as she covers the reasons behind the nationwide Adderall shortage.
BROOKE SCHNITTMAN,
Shares Her Tips For Back To School Organization “Sound” Education For Broken Sound Residents From A Top Notch ADHD And Executive Function Coach
Working to make a difference in the lives of others is one of the most rewarding endeavors a person can take on. One of those individuals in particular, who is constantly striving to better the lives of others, is Brooke Schnittman. Brooke works as an Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Executive Function Coach for individuals of all ages. Eleven percent of children in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD. Brooke uses her understanding of the struggles faced by those with ADHD to support and enrich the lives of individuals who manage this condition on a daily basis.
Growing up in Melville, Long Island, Brooke has always been surrounded by a family of educators who has shown her how rewarding it is to give back to others. Because of this, the decision to pursue a degree in Special Education was an easy one for Brooke. She attended Penn State University for her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and then received her Master’s degree in Teaching Students with Disabilities from New York University (NYU). After graduating from NYU, Brooke went on to work as a Special Education teacher in the Jericho School District in NY. After teaching for eight years, she became a school administrator, where she worked closely with families, staff, and students to support students with special needs. Brooke has been in the field of Special Education for a total of 13 years. In 2017, Brooke decided to move to Boca Raton to be closer to her family and developed her coaching business. Now, through her business, “Coaching With Brooke,” she supports individuals with items such as organizing their daily tasks and improving their focus. Brooke explains, “I absolutely love it! I feel connected to my clients and I am seeing huge growth in the lives of the children and adults I work with.”
When she’s not dedicating her life to helping those with ADHD, she is very active within her community. Brooke plays on multiple tennis leagues, loves to travel, and volunteers with the homeless. Sitting down with her recently, we talked more about her extensive career in Special Education and her dedication to improving the lives of those living with ADHD and removing the stigma surrounding the condition.
Q: What is your favorite part about your job?
A: I love empowering my clients to reach their goals and their full potential. It is important for them to recognize their strengths and weaknesses, and to understand that given the right tools, they can take charge of their own lives. My clients have the ability to utilize this toolbox for the rest of their lives and continue to share their successes with me.
Q: How long have you been doing this now?
A: I’ve been working with individuals with ADHD since 2006
Q: What signs should parents look for in their children?
A: Some signs parents should look for include fidgeting, leaving one’s seat in situations when remaining seated is expected, having difficulty organizing tasks and activities, losing things necessary for tasks, being forgetful in daily activities, talking excessively, interrupting others, and starting and not completing tasks. However, these are not just signs to look for in children. These signs can be seen in adults as well. Adults often approach me when they have been previously or recently diagnosed with ADHD.
Q: Do you do your work solely in person or do you work with people in other ways?
A: I support my clients in person in South Florida and nationwide
through teleconference, FaceTime, Zoom, and Skype.
Q: What tips do you have for parents with kids with or without ADHD going back to school soon?
A: Some tips I have can be easily broken down into three categories to stay organized: Before Going Back to School: Purchase materials from the school supply list. Color-code each binder, notebook, and folder a different color for each specific subject (ex. blue for math and red for science) Purchase a different colored folder that’s designated for homework and label one side for completed homework and the other for homework that needs to be completed.
At School:
If your child has a locker, consider creating an index card with a list of the materials your child needs for each class of the day. Have a checklist of the materials in their agenda book or homework folder that they can use to check off materials needed to bring home.
At Home:
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Have a calendar or planner in a visible place with their schedule planned out including when homework and school work is due.
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Create an easily accessible place to put their backpack, filled with their necessary materials needed for the school day to easily access before school (ex. by the front door).
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Pick space for your children to do school work where they are not distracted (ex. a desk in their room, at the kitchen table, not in their bed)
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Have a drawer in their desk or somewhere in the house where they can put papers not needed anymore from their folders.
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Beware of “time sucks” which are things that can distract from the task at hand, such as video games, texting, TV, etc.
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When working on homework, make sure your children are not spending too much time on a certain subject where they might get frustrated or distracted. Move on to a different homework assignment after a period of time. A kitchen timer can be set for this.
Q: You’ve just recently been nominated for an award. What are you nominated for?
A: I was just nominated for five awards including “Rookie of the Year,” “Advocating for Another,” “Healthcare Collaborator Patient,” “Patient Leader Hero,” and “Best in Show Community” from WEGO Health Awards. WEGO Health nominates individuals in the healthcare industry who are advocates for others. I’m thrilled to be recognized for the work I do in supporting those with ADHD. With that, I ended my conversation with Brooke Schnittman. It was wonderful getting to know her better and hear more about the incredible work she does to help improve and organize the lives of those struggling with ADHD.