Sometimes it’s not about doing something differently. It’s figuring out how to make the ride less stressful for yourself – and the people around you. What do you think would happen if you looked at an ADHD “bad habit” and see where it’s also a strength in your life? What would change for you?
Okay, having ADHD is really NO laughing matter, but that doesn’t mean a sense of humor can’t be a good way of coping with … Read More
Do you ever feel like you work so hard at school to keep focused and do a good job that you are exhausted when you get home? You’re so tired from school you just want to forget it all when the bell rings? And when it’s time to do your homework, you just…can’t…make…yourself…get…started? Perhaps you need to outsource your willpower.
Heading to college next year? Isn’t it a big relief that May 1st has come and gone and you know where you are headed! … Read More
Comorbid is often a term you’ll hear used in association with ADHD. The first time you hear it said about you you may feel … Read More
Last week, NPR affiliate KPLU reported on the impact of the Edge Foundation Pacific Northwest Schools Project at Tacoma’s Giaudrone Middle School. We heard … Read More
This week ADHD coaching received some positive attention from Tacoma, Washington’s NPR affiliate, KPLU. The program featured Edge’s innovative in-school coaching program at Tacoma’s … Read More
Where do you get your information about ADHD? From your friends? From Twitter? From books you read? On the playground? We don’t mean to … Read More
Many high school and college students have a lot of worry, anxiety and even depression because they aren’t sure what they want to do with their lives. ADHD can make those feelings even more acute. Recent research shows that when students look to external cues for a sense of self-worth can have negative consequences. An ADHD coach can help a high school or college student focus on their intentions and values as a source of self-esteem.
