New book explores coaching young people with ADHD
Editor’s Note: As you most likely know, Edge Foundation coaches have all completed Edge’s rigorous training for coaches working with students and young adults … Read More
School Year’s Resolutions
School’s almost out. Everyone has summer on their minds. But have you spent any time thinking ahead to next year’s classes? How about the … Read More
Summer habits and summer fun
Memorial Day weekend has come and gone. That means summer is here, right? For most students, summer means a welcome change of routine. Summer … Read More
My son doesn’t want an ADHD coach!
Dear Coach: I know that my son would really benefit from a coach. (He certainly doesn’t want to hear me carping at him anymore!) … Read More
Girls with ADHD: An interview with Dr. Patricia Quinn
An interview with Dr. Patricia Quinn explores the special challenges faced by girls and women who have ADHD.
Problem Gambling, College and ADHD
If you are attending college, you probably don’t realize that just a few short years ago gambling was not part of everyday American life. Today gambling is as common as alcohol in college life. There are gambling opportunities everywhere: Vegas vacations targeting the spring break crowd, state-run lottery tickets at every corner store, Native-run casinos just up the road, slot games can be joined from every computer, and dorm room card games are a Friday night ritual. Students with ADHD are especially at risk for developing a gambling addiction. In fact ADHD students have an even higher rate of problem gambling than other college students – as many as 19% (nearly 1 in 5) college students with ADHD have a problem with gambling.
ADHD & Productivity: A State of Mind
A special thanks to Edge Foundation Executive Director, Robert Tudisco for inspiring this article. Robert was an adult when he received his ADHD diagnosis. … Read More
What You Need to Know: The Diversion of ADHD Medication
Edge Foundation Executive Director, Robert Tudisco, published this article in the June issue of Attention Magazine. Attention is published by CHADD [link] and is … Read More
ADHD Medication: A Safety Punch List
When your ADHD child is taking medications, it is important to educate yourself and your child about how to use them safely and effectively. We provide a checklist of things both you and your child can do to avoid common problems that often arise with ADHD prescriptions.
ADHD Online Time Management Trick
Do you find yourself distracted whenever you turn on your computer? Going online is especially distracting for everyone – not just people who have ADHD. Email, social media, online games, banking and blog feeds are all appropriate uses of online time. But they can also keep you from focusing on more difficult computer uses like researching and writing papers. Here some low-tech tips for keeping your priorities in mind and using your time wisely.