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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.