Learning Challenges are Over-represented in the Juvenile Justice System According to the National Center on Education, Disability and Juvenile Justice, more than 125,000 youth are in custody in nearly 3,500 public and private juvenile correctional facilities in the United States. … Read More
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 feeling – that nagging feeling that something’s just not right. Or you are having dreams about … Read More
Last month Edge Foundation attended CHADD’s regional conference in Anaheim. The keynote speaker, Mark Katz presented an inspiring talk about resiliency we felt you needed to hear. You probably already know that resiliency means having the ability to roll … Read More
Every week we post stories, information and tips about living with ADHD. Most of them also talk about how an ADHD coach can help you acheive your full potential. We thought this week that perhaps hearing from two students who … Read More
Editor’s Note: How often do you feel like a failure? If you’re like most of us, plenty of times. Now how many times have you celebrated your failures? A great moment about the positive side of failure is in the … Read More
College is a critical time for students with ADHD. Finding new strategies that work with ADHD is the key to success. We are pleased to announce that a new resource for college students is now available, free of charge! ADHD … Read More
Editor’s Note: Last night my daughter sat with me and talked to me about how frustrating she was that day having ADHD. She had just made another impulsive boo-boo and was being really hard on herself. I know from talking … Read More
In case you haven’t heard, Edge Foundation has a new Executive Director, Robert Tudisco. Robert is a special education attorney, writer, adult diagnosed with ADHD, and a long-time advocate on behalf of people with ADHD. If you’re in the San … Read More
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been associated with poor grades, poor reading and math test scores, and being held back. But despite billions of dollars spent on special education programs, the number of ADHD students dropping out of high school … Read More
Editor’s note: We just got this testimonial from Edge Coach Jason about his work with Tony. We like how it not only shares a story of one student’s success, but it also illustrates how a coach helps you make your … Read More