13 skills every ADHD students needs to learn before leaving home
Editor’s note: This college readiness checklist included in yesterday’s interview with Dr. Patricia Quinn deserves to be repeated and stand on it’s own. “To … Read More
Editor’s note: This college readiness checklist included in yesterday’s interview with Dr. Patricia Quinn deserves to be repeated and stand on it’s own. “To … Read More
Dear Friend of the Edge Foundation: We are taking this opportunity to thank you for the interest and support you have provided to the … Read More
Everyone procrastinates. Everyone. Sometimes there are good reasons to – it allows your subconscious to solve a problem, for example. Sometimes the reasons aren’t … Read More
Did you know there are scholarships for students who have ADHD? Wait, ADHD scholarships? You heard right. Last month, Keath Low at add.about.com outlined … Read More
We’ve heard it all before: “The only thing scary about the shortage of these drugs is that now the parents may actually have to … Read More
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
How’s your sense of humor? Do you ever use it to help laugh off an “ADHD mistake”?
Over the years we’ve written a lot of great posts about ADHD. We thought you might find it helpful to get a quick index to all of the topical posts. When you scan down the list it seems like there are few topics regarding high school and college students with ADHD that we haven’t covered!
Dear Coach, I’m tired of the ADHD label. Hyperactivity just means you have an active brain. It’s not a sickness. I’m fed up with … Read More
Some scientists believe that the single greatest predictor of academic success is executive function. Even more important that IQ! (2) And ADHD impacts many or all of the above executive function areas. Turns out that the way ADHD affects the executive functions of the brain can be one of the most challenging parts of living with it.