Talent, Self-confidence, and Allowing Yourself to Shine
Joseph Gitau shares how having ADHD and Bipolar Disorder made him doubt his abilities, and how he learned to let his true self shine through.
Hey You With ADHD – Give Yourself Some Credit
Author and podcaster David Greenwood shares how he learned to stop seeing his ADHD as a disadvantage and develop the confidence to pursue the life he wanted.
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.
Embracing the ADHD Difference
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Our understanding of ADHD has steadily progressed since it was first formally recognized as a medical condition. For those with ADHD, life can be a constant struggle. Yet, some of the world’s most accomplished people have have overcome their diagnosis and leveraged their ADHD “super powers” to achieve extraordinary success in their field. Here are some of their inspiring stories.
Executive Function Coaching Saves Lives
Executive Function Coach and Trainer Erin Wilson recently related this story about one of her 17 year old students. He had called her on a Friday evening. It was late, she was tired, but took the call. He told her he was in despair, standing on Seattle’s Aurora Bridge, ready to jump.
Sir Richard Branson – ADHD Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
Virgin Founder and adventurer Sir Richard Branson has dyslexia and ADHD—but that has not stopped him from building a major record label, owning a … Read More
Important information everyone who takes an ADHD medicine needs to know
You may have noticed the increasing frequency of athlete’s being busted for misusing Adderall. The latest scandal came earlier this month when Seattle Seahawk’s … Read More
“I’ve dealt with ADHD for years, but never really felt prepared for each day until I began coaching”
The 2012/2013 Shire ADHD Scholarships were announced last week. We are busy working to find coaches for these deserving students so they can get … Read More
“Everyone wants to feel success”
Editor’s note: This week we are sharing an ADHD success story by Chad Rickner. Chad ran his first Ultra Marathon this year at age … Read More
One ADD/ADHD college student’s success story — part 1
[Note: This is part one of a two part story written by guest blogger, Shaina Humphries, University of Illinios — Editor] Jesse is … Read More