Why this clinician with ADHD decided to work with foster kids

This “absent-minded professor” always wanted to work with kids. So Robert Benjamin focused on strengths like emotional IQ to get a job managing therapy services for foster kids and their families. Hear how he handles job challenges that come with ADHD and executive function issues. 

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Related resources

• Watch the video story of Lena McKnight, who went from high school dropout to college student and youth advocate.
• Listen to a podcast episode about a teacher with ADHD dedicated to his students.
• Check out a video from an Understood team member about thriving with ADHD at work.

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