Eli Dailey – Experiencing the Power of Edge In-School Coach Training
Eli Dailey, one of a group of teachers from the Laurel MS Unified School District who received Edge In-School Coach training, talks about his experience.
Homeless Youth, School and the Pandemic
Homeless youth are particularly vulnerable during the pandemic because of the loss of key support services from schools and communities due to budget cuts.
Limiting Learning Loss During the Pandemic
Here are strategies to help your child limit learning loss due to the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A COVID-19 Gap Year
The pandemic is causing many students to think about a gap year instead of college. Here are some tips for what a COVID-19 gap year might include.
Coaching for Life
Edge Coaching is a form of life coaching that helps individuals reach their full potential. An Edge Coach specializes in helping individuals overcome learning and attention challenges that can cause problem with school, family friendships, life and work. The benefits can last a lifetime.
Dav Pilkey – Using ADHD Superpowers to Create Super Heroes for Kids
Children’s author, Dav Pilkey, creator of the highly popular Dog Man (a hound-supercop) and Captain Underpants (a superhero for grade-schoolers), gives a lot of credit for his success to having ADHD and dyslexia. Now he wants to help kids with ADHD tap into their superowers, too.
Behavioral Intervention May Reduce the Need to Medicate Children with ADHD
A new study, conducted by by researchers at Florida International University’s Center for Children and Families indicates that most children with ADHD who receive behavioral intervention do not need medication. The study offers parents another treatment option with positive, long-term benefits.
New Research Pinpoints the Genes Responsible for ADHD
A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia. This knowledge may lead to the development of more effective treatments for all 5 conditions.
The Power of Resilience, Coaching and Caring
Last week the Seattle Times ran a front-page story on Vincenzo Di Salvo, a Tacoma School District student who received Edge coaching in middle school and triumphantly graduated high school. Next fall he will become the first in his family to attend college. Vincenzo credits Pam Frazier, his Edge coach, as the single biggest reason he was able to turn his life around and graduate. His is an inspiring story of the power of resilience, coaching and caring to overcome even the most difficult challenges.
Finding a Career that Offers Happiness, Purpose and Passion When You Have ADHD
The job market today can be intimidating for students with ADHD, In this interview, ADHD and career coach Michelle Raz discusses the career challenges often faced by individuals with ADHD,and shares a process they can use to find an authentic career that they can be passionate about.