Ask the coach: Can a class replace an ADHD coach?
Dear Edge, I see you have another training class for coaches running. Why shouldn’t I just sign up for that instead of hiring a … Read More
Survival Tips for College Students with ADHD
By Robert Tudisco, Edge Foundation Executive Director I wish I knew back in college what I know now about living with ADHD. I had … Read More
“Coming out” about ADHD
Sharing that you have ADHD with your friends, families and teachers is a very private and personal decision. With ADHD Awareness Week just around the corner (September 13 – 17, 2010), we’d like to offer a few thoughts about the positive side of disclosing your ADHD and using it as an opportunity to educate others.
ADHD, Obesity and Eating Disorders
It can be surprising to find out that people with ADHD are prone to obesity. Several key characteristics of ADHD can contribute to the development of an eating disorder. In this post, we talk with Dr. Dukarm about the links between ADHD and eating disorders. She is the founder and director of the Center for Eating Disorders, an outpatient treatment center that specializes in the overlap between disordered eating symptoms and attention problems.
How to exercise — ADHD style
When you have ADHD it is especially important to have exercise be part of your life. Remember that exercise boots brain function and releases endorphins, which give you the feeling of well-being.
Making any New “School-Year’s” Resolutions?
In the next few days just about everyone will be back in school. Another new school year is underway, and just like January is … Read More
What makes Edge coaches stand out above the crowd?
Dear Edge Coach, What makes your coaches different from the other coaches out there? Signed, Shopping around Dear Shopping, It’s great that you are exploring … Read More
Back to School Money Management & ADHD
Money management can be a serious issue for people with ADHD. A UMASS study (2003/2004) found that 67% of adults with ADHD had trouble managing money. That’s compared to the control group where only 15% had money management problems. An ADHD coach can help you figure out what works with your style, your strengths, and you budget. It can feel like a big financial commitment to get a coach, but the long term payoff can mean getting control of your finances, saving for the future and no more sick feeling every time you get the mail.
How to select an ADHD coach
Dear Edge Coach, I’ve decided that an ADHD coach sounds right for me. What do I look for when selecting a coach? Signed, Ready … Read More
The Role of ADHD and Your Brain’s Executive Functions
If do much reading about ADHD sooner or later you are going to come across the term “executive function” and wonder what in the heck is that? Simply put, executive function is a term that psychologists and medical professionals use to describe the higher functions of our brain that help us control and self-manage ourselves.