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I am ADD/HD and have a brain disorder due to fetal alcohol syndrom.  This means it takes me longer to comprehend and perform.  I keep getting fired and do not receive any accomodations.  How can I change this.  How can I get an employer to see that with small accomodations I would make a great employee!

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It really depends on the kind of work you are doing. What are you looking to do?
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I go to a community college and currently have a license as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  It is not unusual that I am assigned 8-12 patients at a time that require care in an 8 hour period.  The difficulty arises when they all require different levels of care and my patient load is constantly changed.  If I could get one set of patients, prepare a list of requirements for those patients to use as a check off, I could get a routine down, not make any errors or forget any thing, and then get my speed up.  I was told "you can't accomodate lack of intelligence".  I am not retarded, it just takes me a little bit of time to figure it out and then stay with the plan. 

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To be perfectly honest, knowing that you have this disability, I'm surprised you picked this particular field to work in. The constant changing demands of patients can be difficult for anyone, and even more so for someone who has this type of disability. It's just a thought, but have you thought about working in a different area in nursing; such as a home care nurse, where you work with only one patient? This may be a little less challenging but just as rewarding in the helping profession. Or what about mentoring/working with children who are suffering the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome? Being a role model and helping others achieve their dreams despite adversities is also a very rewarding profession.

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actually I have thought about home health care or child care, but......in our area you have to have 12 months experience as a CNA to work the other jobs, so just keep going round in circles.  Thanks for the suggestion though, that was thoughtful of you.  I am thinking that maybe I should just spend my time getting my "MRS" and be better off.  Just teasing.

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