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
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
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
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
A special thanks to Edge Foundation Executive Director, Robert Tudisco for inspiring this article. Robert was an adult when he received his ADHD diagnosis. … Read More
Do you find yourself distracted whenever you turn on your computer? Going online is especially distracting for everyone – not just people who have ADHD. Email, social media, online games, banking and blog feeds are all appropriate uses of online time. But they can also keep you from focusing on more difficult computer uses like researching and writing papers. Here some low-tech tips for keeping your priorities in mind and using your time wisely.
By Robert Tudisco, Edge Foundation Executive Director I wish I knew back in college what I know now about living with ADHD. I had … Read More
Sharing that you have ADHD with your friends, families and teachers is a very private and personal decision. With ADHD Awareness Week just around the corner (September 13 – 17, 2010), we’d like to offer a few thoughts about the positive side of disclosing your ADHD and using it as an opportunity to educate others.
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.
Dear Edge Coach, I’ve decided that an ADHD coach sounds right for me. What do I look for when selecting a coach? Signed, Ready … Read More
This week we are pleased to be able to share an interview with Stephanie Sarkis PhD. Dr. Sarkis shares her financial management wisdom as the author of ADD and Your Money: A Guide to Personal Finance