ADHD & Decision Fatigue
How often have you kicked yourself for making an impulsive decision? We bet you’ve told yourself, “If I just had more willpower I wouldn’t … Read More
ADHD Moment: Spring break blues
Dear Coach, “Help! I just got back from Spring Break and my project is due – I forgot all about it!” Signed, Cringing … Read More
Fidgeting helps ADHD people stay focused
Ever tried to do two or more things at once? Like doing homework and listening to your music? Or listening to a talk … Read More
High school seniors: plan now so you don’t crash and burn this fall
Going to college when you have ADHD is challenging. It’s nice to see that people are starting to talk about it. Two recent articles, … Read More
ADHD and Sleep
Parents know that helping their children learn to sleep through the night is more challenging when a child has ADHD. Why? Children with ADHD … Read More
Ask the coach: I’m always late!
Being chronically late can be a problem when you have ADHD. Instead of focusing on getting your boss to understand why you are tardy, it’s more useful to consider ways to get yourself to work (and school) on time. You can do it! It just may take a little experimenting to find what works best for you.
Disclosing your ADHD: pros and cons
This month we are pleased to feature an interview with Robert Tudisco, Edge Foundation Board member. Tudisco is a practicing attorney, an adult diagnosed … Read More
Beyond ADHD, students and coaches
Once and a while it’s useful to dust off the mission statement and give it an airing. Edge Foundation’s primary mission is to provide … Read More
7 Strategies to Make Hyper-focus Work for You
VHow is it possible that someone with ADHD can focus for hours on something that’s interesting? It’s a common misconception that people with Attention Deficit have a deficit of attention. It would be more accurate to say we have trouble paying attention appropriately. Here are seven strategies to help you manage ADHD hyper-focus.
Dr. Patricia Quinn: Girls with ADHD Face Special Challenges
Many girls with ADHD are left undiagnosed because their symptoms look different. One big difference is that girls are less rebellious, less defiant, and generally less “difficult” than boys. Sadly, they lose out due to their good behavior. Girls with ADHD are more compliant, and are not as easy to spot. Often they are left to drift along from one school year to the next, never working up to their potential and suffering silently. In this interview, Dr. Patricia Quinn discussed the challenges faced by girls with ADHD.