Do you have a child with ADHD who is struggling in school?

Is your learner’s lack of focus or organization taking a toll on their grades?

Have you tried various approaches to helping your ADHD student in school, but nothing seems to make an impact?

Do you worry that your academic challenges are hurting their self-confidence?

Do you have a learner who does not have a diagnosis but has trouble focusing at school and their learning is suffering?

Parenting a child with ADHD can feel like an endless balancing act. You know your child is bright and capable, but traditional classrooms and teaching methods seem to miss the mark. Distractions pile up, frustration builds, and it’s hard not to feel like your child is being left behind. At Fit Learning St. Louis, our research-driven methods and individualized approach truly transform learning for ADHD students, helping them thrive in academics and beyond.

Traditional Approaches Often Don’t Work for Students with ADHD

Conventional classrooms are built for the “average” learner, with a one-size-fits-all curriculum that can leave ADHD students feeling overwhelmed or under-stimulated. These students often struggle with focusing in class, completing schoolwork, or keeping up as the curriculum gets harder. Unfortunately, the result is often a hit to learners’ self-esteem, leaving them feeling frustrated and discouraged.

The good news is, there are some established best practices for helping students with ADHD thrive academically. These address challenges often seen in children with ADHD such as difficulty focusing, impulsivity, and struggling with executive function skills such as planning and time management. The bad news? It’s not always feasible to implement these strategies in traditional learning environments. That’s where Fit Learning comes in.

Tutoring at Fit Learning St. Louis Helps ADHD Students Succeed

At Fit Learning, we implement solid, evidence-based strategies that get results for students with (and without) ADHD. There are many we could list, but here are the top five.

#1 – ADHD Students Benefit from a Customized Curriculum

At Fit, we don’t try to fit square pegs into round holes. Instead, we create a personalized learning environment designed to meet each student’s unique needs and challenges. Every learner’s journey starts with an assessment to pinpoint strengths and areas for growth. Using this data, we craft a completely customized curriculum tailored to your child’s needs. Then, as the student progresses through their customized curriculum, Fit learning coaches continuously capture performance data to guide their instruction in “real time.” No two learning journeys look the same, because no two learners are the same. Plus, tutoring at Fit is always one-on-one; there are no small group sessions. Learning doesn’t get any more personalized than that!

Why does that matter?

A tailored approach to instruction focuses on individual growth rather than comparisons to peers. This helps children – including those with attentional disorders – feel valued for their efforts. Celebrating students’ achieving personal bests – as is done at Fit Learning – reduces the stigma they may feel in traditional settings.

#2 – ADHD Students Benefit from Breaking Tasks into Manageable Steps

A key part of Fit Learning’s approach is breaking down complex skills into smaller, more easily achievable building blocks, ensuring students can master each one before moving on to the next. And, by targeting the most critical skills, we ensure the learner has a firm foundation before moving on to harder material.

Why does that matter?

ADHD students often find large tasks overwhelming. Breaking down assignments into smaller, manageable steps helps them focus on one thing at a time and reduce feelings of anxiety.

#3 – ADHD Students Benefit from Using Positive Reinforcement

At Fit Learning, we incorporate frequent positive reinforcement throughout our sessions to keep learners engaged and motivated. Fit’s credentialed coaches are experts at making learning exciting and rewarding.

Why does that matter?

Research shows that children with ADHD thrive on immediate feedback and positive reinforcement. Offering consistent praise for effort and progress encourages continued motivation and helps build confidence.

#4 – ADHD Students Benefit from Incorporating Interactive Learning

The fast-paced, multisensory sessions at Fit Learning allow students to move, respond actively, and stay engaged with the material, avoiding the tedium they may encounter in traditional learning environments. At Fit, students are busy learning in a fun, upbeat environment … there’s no time to be bored.

Why does that matter?

Since students with ADHD often have high energy levels, it’s been shown that incorporating interactivity (and fun) into learning can help them stay focused.

#5 – ADHD Students Benefit from Boosting Executive Function Skills

At Fit Learning, our core method helps build executive function skills, providing ADHD students with the tools they need to thrive both academically and in daily life. So while Fit learners are receiving academic tutoring, they are also benefiting from executive function coaching at the same time. (Discussed here is more information on how Fit strengthens kids’ executive functioning.)

Why does that matter?

ADHD challenges often extend beyond academics. Executive function skills such as time management, organization, working memory, and self-regulation are all areas that need extra focus. So, when students with ADHD improve in these areas, it helps them in and outside of school. 

At Fit Learning St. Louis, ADHD Students Can Improve 1-2 Grade Levels

Fit Learning has a proven track record of helping ADHD students achieve extraordinary results, including:

• Better focus and organization
• Heightened self-confidence
• Increased independence with homework and daily tasks
• Improved grades and academic performance
• Renewed enthusiasm for learning

Our data-driven methods mean that every academic milestone is measurable. ADHD students at Fit Learning don’t just catch up—they surpass their grade level, often gaining 1-2 years of growth in just 40 hours of instruction. For more information on Fit’s learning outcomes, check out our Results webpage.

Empower Your Child with ADHD to Thrive in School

At Fit Learning St. Louis, we don’t just teach students with ADHD; we empower them. We build confidence, ignite a love for learning, and give each child the tools they need to succeed. If your learner is struggling in school and traditional methods aren’t working, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how Fit Learning St. Louis can transform your child’s learning experience.