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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.

ADHD students don’t have to be “at risk” students

We hope you didn’t miss last week’s exciting news: The Edge model of coaching has been proven to be effective at improving students’ abilities … Read More

Mastering your self control

Note: this week’s post is by guest blogger, Kelsey Peterson. Kelsey was the student that inspired the creation of the Edge Foundation. You can … Read More

Find out your ADHD parenting style: are you a warrior, repairman or director?

Editor’s Note: Edge Foundation’s Founding board member, Dr. Patricia Quinn, has a new book out, Ready for Take-Off. We are pleased to peek inside … Read More

Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions

Note: this week’s post is by guest blogger, Kelsey Peterson. Kelsey was the student that inspired the creation of the Edge Foundation. You can … Read More

ADHD Sucks!

I’ve got it all, all right. Impulsiveness. Fidgeting. Procrastination. Lateness. Can’t sit still. I even have an ADHD coach! I can sugar coat it … Read More

Staying on top: Final Exam Study Tips for ADHD students

The 2010/2011 school year is in its final days. Are you gearing up for finals? Can’t wait for it all to be over? Does this sound like you? “I know I shouldn’t wait until the last minute and pull an all-nighter. My work isn’t the best it could be, but it’s the only way I can get motivated.”

You can still get yourself back on track, even with a few days left. And here’s how.

Shifting your focus from poor grades to life success: ADHD coaching

Do you worry about your child’s grades? You aren’t alone. Every week we are contacted by parents desperate to find help for their child. … Read More