Helping Students with ADHD Build Confidence, Focus, and Motivation
ADHD Coaching for K-12 Students in Portland
Many students with ADHD are bright, capable, and determined to succeed, but the constant demands of school can leave them feeling overwhelmed.
Over time, forgotten assignments, missed deadlines, and difficulty staying organized can create frustration, erode confidence, and make school feel increasingly difficult to manage.
But ADHD is not a reflection of your child's intelligence, effort, or potential. With practical strategies and personalized support, students can develop the executive functioning skills they need to thrive.
Through personalized ADHD coaching in Portland, Strive helps students strengthen focus, organization, and follow-through so they can approach school with greater confidence and independence.
ADHD Support for Students Who Feel Overwhelmed
- Your child has difficulty turning plans into completed work.
- They lose track of time or underestimate how long tasks will take.
- Schoolwork often becomes rushed, delayed, or left unfinished.
- They need routines that are realistic and easier to maintain.
- You want your child to manage responsibilities more independently.
ADHD Coaching May Be a Good Fit if...
Create personalized systems that reduce overwhelm and support independence.
Systems & Checklists
Connect learning to interests to build lasting motivation.
Motivation
Learn how to use movement, breaks, and sensory tools to stay engaged.
Energy Support
Develop awareness of thoughts, emotions, and focus.
Self-Awareness
Make it easier to start tasks by breaking them down into small, clear steps.
Task Initiation
Strengthen focus using personalized tools and strategies.
Focus & Attention
How We Help Students with ADHD
Your child receives support from experienced educators with specialized training in supporting neurodivergent learners.
The Strive Difference:
• Most tutors hold master's degrees or higher.
• All tutors have at least 5 years of experience.
• Advanced training in Orton-Gillingham, ADHD, and learning differences.
Specialized Expertise
We take the time to carefully match each student with a tutor whose expertise, personality, and experience align with their unique needs.
The Strive Difference:
• Comprehensive family consultation.
• Intentional tutor placement process.
• Matching based on expertise, personality, and logistics.
Thoughtful Tutor Matching
We use assessments and progress monitoring tools to identify learning gaps, create personalized learning plans, and measure growth over time.
The Strive Difference:
• Assessments to identify learning gaps.
• Personalized learning roadmaps.
• Regular progress updates.
Data-Driven Growth
We partner with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure students receive consistent support both inside and outside the classroom.
The Strive Difference:
• Regular family communication.
• Teacher and school collaboration.
• Participation in IEP meetings when appropriate.
Collaborative Support
What Sets Strive Apart
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Why Families Choose Strive
- Personalized strategies designed around how your child functions best.
- Realistic routines for starting, organizing, and completing schoolwork.
- Tools that improve time awareness, prioritization, and follow-through.
- Coaching that strengthens self-awareness and flexible problem-solving.
- Less family conflict and greater independence with daily responsibilities.
ADHD and Executive Function Tutoring in Portland
Rebecca's story is proof that children with dyslexia can become confident, skilled readers if they receive the right support.
Rebecca’s Rise as a Reader
It only took three months for Sam to gain over a full grade level in both reading and spelling.
Sam’s Dyslexia Breakthrough
From dropping out to making the Dean’s List, Alex’s story shows how the right academic support can change everything.
From Dropout to Dean’s List
See what's possible with the right support
Student Success Stories
Success Stories
We monitor progress and adjust support to help students grow in confidence.
05 Measure & Refine
Your child receives expert support tailored to how they learn best.
04 Support
We use data to identify learning gaps and create a personalized roadmap for growth.
03 Assess & Roadmap
We learn about your child's strengths, challenges, goals, and learning profile.
01 Understand
How We Help Students Grow
We thoughtfully pair your child with a tutor who aligns with their unique needs.
02 Match
With the right support, your child will build skills, confidence, and independence.
Watch Your Child Thrive
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We’ll carefully match your child with the right tutor and create a personalized plan.
Get Matched with your Tutor
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We’ll discuss your child’s strengths, challenges, and goals.
Connect With Us
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How To Get Started
$125 / hr
Specialized Tutoring Includes:
• Free consultation
• First session free
• Quarterly Progress Reports
• Parent and teacher collaboration
• IEP support (when appropriate)
• Flexible scheduling in-home, at a library, or online
Best For:
Dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, autism-related tutoring, executive functioning coaching, academic coaching, and other learning differences.
Tutor Expertise:
Expert educators with advanced degrees, specialized training, and experience supporting neurodivergent students.
Pricing for Specialized Tutoring
Targeted writing instruction that supports students with dysgraphia.
Dysgraphia Tutoring
Specialized, neurodiverse-affirming support for students with diagnosed or suspected learning differences.
Neurodivergent Tutoring
EF coaching that helps students become more independent.
Executive Functioning Coaching
Orton-Gillingham instruction to help students with dyslexia become confident, capable readers.
Dyslexia Tutoring
Explore Strive’s Other Services
Strive offers in-person ADHD coaching in students’ homes, at local libraries, and at other agreed-upon locations throughout Portland and nearby communities, including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tigard, and Vancouver. Virtual ADHD coaching is also available for families who prefer the convenience and flexibility of online sessions.
Where is ADHD coaching available in the Portland area?
No, a formal diagnosis is not required. Strive supports students who struggle with attention, organization, motivation, time management, or follow-through, whether or not they have been diagnosed with ADHD. Coaching is based on the student’s individual needs rather than a diagnostic label.
Does my child need a formal ADHD diagnosis to begin coaching?
Coaches establish individualized goals, gather ongoing observations, and document growth through Strive’s Quarterly Progress Report process. These reports help families understand the student’s progress, current priorities, and how coaching strategies will be adjusted moving forward.
How does Strive track progress in ADHD coaching?
Yes, coaches help students create realistic systems for tracking assignments, starting tasks, estimating time, and completing work more consistently. The goal is not simply to get through current homework, but to build routines and strategies to help students become more independent over time.
Can ADHD coaching help with homework routines and missed assignments?
Yes, Strive provides personalized ADHD coaching for students throughout Portland and nearby communities. Students may work on planning, organization, time management, task initiation, prioritization, working memory, emotional regulation, and follow-through. Coaching is tailored to each student’s age, goals, and the specific challenges they’re facing.
Does Strive offer ADHD coaching for students in Portland?
ADHD coaching helps students understand the challenges that make school feel difficult and develop practical strategies that work for them. As students become more organized, consistent, and successful, they often feel less discouraged and more confident in their ability to manage school responsibilities.