Research finds that students who received ADHD coaching show substantial gains in their overall approach to learning - including improvements in their ability to organize, direct and manage cognitive activities, emotional responses and overt behaviors. They are better able to formulate goals more realistically and consistently work toward achieving them, manage their time more effectively, and stick with tasks even when they find those tasks challenging. In addition, students report that coaching helps them to feel less stress, greater empowerment, increased confidence, and have more balanced lives.

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ADHD Coaching for College Students originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Sunday, April 29th, 2012 at 12:57:37.

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"What exactly are executive functions and how do they affect a student's learning?" -- About.com reader

Deficits in executive function can make it more difficult for a student to plan, prioritize, organize, pay attention, remember details, and control emotional reactions.

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What Are Executive Functions? originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 12:30:49.

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ADHD can make studying for college classes quite a challenge. You may find that you are putting a lot of time and preparation into studying with little to show for all your effort. Finding individualized strategies that work for you is helpful.

If you are currently in college or are an adult with ADHD who has already graduated, please share what particular strategies you found to be most helpful. What are some of the study tips you recommend?

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What Study Tips are Helpful for College Students With ADHD? originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 at 12:57:58.

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"Our daughter is 13 years old and has ADD. She qualifies for special accommodations at school under Section 504. We are getting ready to meet with the school to develop her 504 Plan. Can you give me information about what types of help she might be able to receive? Also, what exactly is a 504 Plan?" -- About.com Reader

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What is a 504 Accommodation Plan? originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 at 12:57:32.

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Oftentimes, there can be some confusion over the use of the terms Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). How do they differ? Are they the same thing? Can I have ADHD if I am not hyperactive? Why does ADHD sometimes have a slash -- AD/HD? What is the correct term to describe what I (or my child, spouse, friend, etc.) have?

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Is ADD the Same as ADHD? originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 at 12:46:33.

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If there is a child in the family with ADHD there is a 30% to 40% chance that one of the two parents will also have ADHD. Many adults, both fathers and mothers, first learn about ADHD when their own child is diagnosed. As they describe their child's symptoms to the doctor, they begin to feel that they are describing their own life. Looking back to childhood things finally begin to make more sense. There is often this "ah-ha" moment of clarity.

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Help for Adult ADHD originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 at 12:28:12.

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I am a fan of each of Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis' books including her most recent, Adult ADD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed.

If you are an adult recently diagnosed with ADHD or if you are a family member or loved one of someone who has ADHD, one of the first steps after diagnosis is to become educated about ADHD.

There are many wonderful books and resources available to help you along your journey in learning more about adult ADHD. If you are wondering where to begin, Adult ADD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed is a great starting point.

One of the unique aspects of this book that I particularly like is its conciseness. At 150 pages long yet filled with what you need to know, it is truly a "pocket guide" -- an easy-to-read and accessible first-step manual to expanding one's knowledge about ADHD.

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Adult ADD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 12:06:25.

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If your child has just been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may be feeling a mixture of emotions. You may also have a lot of questions and be unsure of the next steps to take to move forward. It can all feel a bit overwhelming! Here are six things that are helpful to know as your family begins the journey in learning more about ADHD and how to best manage it.

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6 Things to Know If Your Child Has Just Been Diagnosed With ADHD originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 at 18:22:59.

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To help young adults with ADHD, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is offering the Moulton-Farnsworth Scholarship for the first time this year.

Named for Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis' grandparents, who instilled in her a love of learning, the scholarship offers two students $1,000 each toward college tuition.

Scholarship application deadline is March 15, 2012. To submit an application or learn more about the Moulton-Farnsworth Scholarship, go to the ADDA website at ADD.org

ADDA also offers the Novotni College Scholarship

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The Moulton-Farnsworth Scholarship originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 12:09:36.

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Having positive relationships with peers is important for all children. Unfortunately, many kids with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a hard time making and keeping friends and being accepted within the larger peer group because of ADHD-related difficulties.

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ADHD and Peer Relationships originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 at 19:37:54.

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The 2012 ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO) Conference will take place March 23rd to 25th in Atlanta, Georgia.

The ACO is a non-profit association created to advance the profession of ADHD coaching worldwide. This year's conference theme centers on The Many Faces of ADHD.

ADHD coaches and related professionals are invited to come sharpen their saws, network with colleagues, celebrate the rapid expansion of the ADHD coaching profession, and learn about new, emerging client and niche opportunities for business building. ICF credits will be available for all sessions at the conference.

For further information on presentation topics, speakers, or registration, you can access the ACO web site at www.adhdcoaches.org.

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5th Annual International ADHD Coaches Conference originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 10:29:58.

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There are many great books available for parents of children with ADHD and you may already have quite a few! If you don't have a copy, however, one book I recommend you add to your collection is Attention Difference Disorder by Kenny Handelman, M.D.

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Attention Difference Disorder originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 10:29:36.

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If you are an individual diagnosed with ADHD and are pursuing higher education at a college, vocational school or technical school, you may be interested in learning about an expanded scholarship program for students with ADHD. The Shire ADHD Scholarship includes a $2,000 monetary award and offers a prepaid year of ADHD coaching services provided by the Edge Foundation to assist with the transition to higher education.

Fifty one-time scholarships will be awarded on June 12, 2012. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2012.

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Shire ADHD Scholarship Program originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 16:43:57.

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Daniel G. Amen, MD is a physician, child and adult psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and medical director of the Amen Clinics in California, Washington, and Virginia. He is a bestselling author of 28 books, including Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD. Dr. Amen is also a parent of four children, two of whom have ADHD.

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Dr. Daniel Amen's 6 Types of ADD originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 09:23:13.

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Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities' annual $1,000 Youth Achievement Award is a nationwide recognition of high accomplishment for students 19 or younger with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Nominations for the award are open until February 28, 2012.

This $1,000 award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning disabilities and ADHD. It will be given to a student 19 or younger for demonstrating initiative, talent and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field--including art, music, science, math, athletics or community service. Honorable Mentions will also be awarded. Award presentations will take place at the organization's annual benefit on the evening of Friday, June 8, 2012

To learn more or to download the application form go to the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities website at www.smartkidswithld.org

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9th Annual Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award originally appeared on About.com ADD / ADHD on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 10:31:36.

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