ADD and Computer Science
Q. I'm just wondering. Do any of you who inhabit this newsgroup
work in the field of computer science--particularly are there
any females, but are there _any ADDers_ who are computer scientists?
I'm wondering about the chances of success of an ADDer who wants to
major in engineering or computer science at a university. Also, if
that is a good career choice. Or if there are any careers that relate
to a computer science degree but are creative and captivating to an
ADDer.
Or, if you're not a computer scientist, but you are an ADDer in this group,
and you are very succesful with computers, what do you do??
I just want to hear some experiences of ADD and computers. I'm AD,
and think I want to do something along this lines, and need support.
Or for someone to caution me.
A. I am a female working on a masters degree in computer science and engineering.
I have all A's so far, although I must say I am atypical for ADD in that
academic success has never been a problem.
At any rate I love computers, have always found the interactive nature in
working with the computer - as a user - to be engrossing. I love writing
progams that make the computer do stuff (not to get too technical here), and
just find the whole subject fascinating, very high tech, very exciting etc.
I am also in email contact with a male who is working on a PhD in computer
science who is also ADD.