College students: plan now so you don’t crash and burn this fall
It’s August and school is just around the corner. For lots of students this time of year is filled with anxiety. You know the … Read More
Improve Your Focus with Water
You know that water is essential to life. But did you know that even mild dehydration impairs your ability to focus? Water can’t cure ADHD. But staying well hydrated gives you one more way to fight its effects. Here are 5 easy ways to keep dehydration from affecting your focus.
Resiliency and ADHD success
Last month Edge Foundation attended CHADD’s regional conference in Anaheim. The keynote speaker, Mark Katz presented an inspiring talk about resiliency we felt … Read More
ADHD and Depression: Why it Matters
The rate of anxiety disorders is much higher in people with ADHD than in the general public. There is also a higher rate of depression among people who have ADHD than the general population. ADHD often comes with a host of other issues such as learning disabilities, anxiety and depression. But depression may be the most life-threatening condition of all.
ADHD Depression Busting Tool Kit
Editor’s Note: This is the third, and final, installment in a three part series on ADHD and depression. The first post revealed that people … Read More
ADHD Study Skills: How to Take Notes
Editor’s Note: This week’s post was written by Award-winning Professional Organizer, Judith Kolberg. The first step to effective note taking is focused listening Maybe … Read More
You only need one New Year’s resolution!
Do you dread January’s New Year’s resolutions? Does it feel like just one more opportunity to let yourself down? This year try something a … Read More
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
Brain rules for ADHD
Last week we wrote a post about executive function and ADHD inspired by John Medina’s book Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving … Read More
26 special education terms you need to know
Last week we spoke about how to become a better legal advocate for yourself. Part of that process is gaining an understanding of all … Read More