Personalized Support for Neurodivergent Students
Tutoring for Learning Disabilities in Portland
Your child may have worked with tutors, received extra help at school, and still struggled to make lasting progress.
When instruction does not address how a student learns, repeated setbacks can lead to frustration, avoidance, and growing self-doubt.
A learning difference is not a reflection of your child’s intelligence or potential. It means they need specialized support that is tailored to how they process information and learn new skills.
Through specialized tutoring, Strive helps neurodivergent students in Portland strengthen academic skills, rebuild confidence, and become more independent learners.
When Traditional Tutoring Falls Short
Our instruction honors and supports each student's unique learning profile and individual strengths.
Neurodivergent Affirming
Every lesson is rooted in research-backed best practices to help neurodivergent learners thrive.
Evidence-Based Instruction
We focus on both academic growth and personal development, helping students thrive inside and outside of school.
Whole-Child Empowerment
We help students understand their strengths, build self-confidence, and develop a positive relationship with learning.
Strength-Based Approach
We work closely with families, schools, and other professionals to create consistent, aligned support for every student.
Collaborative Partnership
Our tutors are experts in supporting students with a wide range of learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and ASD.
Specialized Expertise
How We Help Students with Learning Disabilities
Academic Coaching
Twice-Exceptional
Autism
Dysgraphia
Dyscalculia
Executive Functioning
ADHD
Dyslexia
Specialized Tutoring for Students with Learning Differences
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
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
Strategies and support to help students with ADHD improve their focus, organization, and motivation.
ADHD coaching
Targeted writing instruction that supports students with dysgraphia.
Dysgraphia 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
Getting started begins with a consultation. We’ll learn about your child’s current challenges and goals, answer your questions, and recommend the type of support that best fits your family. From there, we’ll thoughtfully match your child with an experienced local tutor in Portland.
How do I find a learning disability tutor for my child in Portland?
We begin by learning about the student’s strengths, challenges, educational history, goals, and learning profile. Tutors establish a baseline through assessment and observation, then personalize instruction, pacing, materials, and strategies based on the student’s needs and progress.
How does Strive create a personalized learning plan for each student?
Yes, many students with learning disabilities begin to lose confidence after repeated academic frustration. Specialized tutoring gives students instruction at the right level and pace, helping them experience meaningful progress, better understand how they learn, and approach school with greater confidence.
Can tutoring help my child feel more confident at school?
Strive supports students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, autism, executive functioning challenges, and other diagnosed or suspected learning differences. Support is tailored to each student’s needs rather than based on a specific diagnosis or label.
What types of learning disabilities can Strive tutors support?
Yes, Strive provides in-person tutoring for families throughout Portland and nearby communities, including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Tualatin, West Linn, Milwaukie, and surrounding areas. We also offer online tutoring for students across Oregon and nationwide.
Does Strive provide tutoring for students with learning disabilities throughout Portland?
Strive is a premier tutoring practice for students with learning disabilities. Every tutor is a highly qualified educator with specialized training in supporting neurodivergent learners. Rather than providing general academic help, we offer specialized instruction that helps students strengthen foundational skills, build confidence, and become more independent learners.