Case Study: Struggling Learner? BRAINfitU Identifies the Root Causes Behind Academic Gaps
Written by Daisy Watson and Heidi Barker What can parents do to help their struggling child? Background After years of frustration and slow progress, one determined family brought their child to BRAINfitU looking for answers. At just six years old, their bright and curious learner was already facing challenges that traditional tutoring could not fix. […]
Unlocking Potential: How One Student Overcame Barriers Without a Diagnosis
By: Daisy Watson and Heidi Barker What do you do when tutoring is not enough? You know your student can learn but something is missing. Background This case study follows a male student in upper elementary school who enrolled in BRAINfitU and has been in the program for five months. When he first arrived, his […]
CASE STUDY: From Daily Struggles to Academic Confidence A 9-Year-Old’s Journey with BRAINfitU
By the end of her 7.5-month program, the transformation was dramatic:
✅ She became an independent reader
✅ She gained confidence in social settings, interacting freely with both peers and adults
✅ She mastered multi-step math processes
✅ She reached superior-level performance across all cognitive skill areas, including auditory processing
✅ She improved memorization and logic skills significantly
✅ She surpassed her previous academic records, which had shown no measurable improvement for years
Most importantly, her attitude toward learning changed. She was no longer avoiding work or shutting down; she was engaged, curious, and proud of her progress.
ADHD & Organization
Executive function is the process that allows us to organize, prioritize, and analyze. ADHD and other neurobiological problems can inhibit a person’s ability to do these seemingly normal tasks due to an abnormal dopamine level in their frontal lobe. Children with ADHD can struggle with organizing or remembering which books or supplies they’ll need for […]
Executive Function & ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity and inappropriate age behaviors. ADHD has been portrayed as a behavior problem mostly in boys. It was thought that the child was being hyper or not listening. We now know that it is just as common in girls and the main […]
What is Executive Function?
What is Executive Function? Executive function is the cognitive skills that help us make decisions, prioritize tasks, organize thoughts and activities, and manage time efficiently. People with executive dysfunction typically struggle with these things, and sometimes don’t complete tasks at all, they can easily misplace items, materials or prioritize the wrong things; it’s also easy […]
Auditory Processing Disorder
Auditory processing disorder (APD) happens when your ears and brain don’t sync properly. This can cause an array of challenges. People with APD often struggle with auditory discrminiation, which is the ability to recognize, compare and distinguish between distinct and separate sounds. APD can make it difficult to remember what you’ve heard and recall sequences […]
Socializing with ADHD
Having ADHD can be a struggle for some kids, mostly when it comes to interacting with other children. They may be labeled too loud, bossy, annoying, or spacey. Kids with ADHD can be the kindest, most loving kids on the planet, but their classmates may have a hard time relating, or looking past the “noise” […]