Executive function and ADHD Success
If you are a regular reader of the Edge blog, you already know that the ADHD can cause all types of challenges that get … Read More
What you need to know about ADHD and your legal rights when you turn 18
Editor’s note: legal information in this article provided by Edge Executive Director and nationally recognized author and lecturer on special education law, Robert Tudisco. … Read More
5 criteria to use to find an ADHD friendly college
If you or your child has ADHD and is starting to think about finding a college to attend, you’ve probably been Googling “ADHD friendly colleges” and “ADHD college programs” hoping to find the perfect program for your needs. Here are five factors you can use to help you evaluate if the potential schools you find will be a good fit for ADHD.
Now what was this post about? ADHD & Forgetfulness.
Dear Coach: My memory sucks! I’m only 21 and feel like an old person. If I need to go into a room for something, … Read More
ADHD and virtual school: Is it right for you?
Virtual schools are on the rise. What was once seen as a second rate degree, a virtual diploma has become far more common place … Read More
Making the most of 504 and IEP Meetings
The end of the school year is right around the corner. This is a time of year that many student’s IEP or 504 meetings … Read More
School Year’s Resolutions
School’s almost out. Everyone has summer on their minds. But have you spent any time thinking ahead to next year’s classes? How about the … Read More
Summer habits and summer fun
Memorial Day weekend has come and gone. That means summer is here, right? For most students, summer means a welcome change of routine. Summer … Read More
Girls with ADHD: An interview with Dr. Patricia Quinn
An interview with Dr. Patricia Quinn explores the special challenges faced by girls and women who have ADHD.
Problem Gambling, College and ADHD
If you are attending college, you probably don’t realize that just a few short years ago gambling was not part of everyday American life. Today gambling is as common as alcohol in college life. There are gambling opportunities everywhere: Vegas vacations targeting the spring break crowd, state-run lottery tickets at every corner store, Native-run casinos just up the road, slot games can be joined from every computer, and dorm room card games are a Friday night ritual. Students with ADHD are especially at risk for developing a gambling addiction. In fact ADHD students have an even higher rate of problem gambling than other college students – as many as 19% (nearly 1 in 5) college students with ADHD have a problem with gambling.