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.
ADHD and Your Money: An Interview with Stephanie Sarkis PhD
This week we are pleased to be able to share an interview with Stephanie Sarkis PhD. Dr. Sarkis shares her financial management wisdom as the author of ADD and Your Money: A Guide to Personal Finance
Why is ADHD coaching done over the phone?
Dear Edge Coach, I hear ADHD coaching is done over the phone. How can you do a good job when we’ve never met in … Read More
New videos offer insight and hope for ADHD students
This fall Edge Foundation Executive Director, Robert Tudisco, spoke to a group of CHADD parents at CHADD at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. Here are … Read More
College Midterm Meltdowns: ADHD style
The end of October is Midterm crunch time for most colleges for college freshmen. It’s often the first time they’ve had their performance measured at college – and the aftershocks can be devastating for ADHD students.