For many students with learning and attention differences, a typical school day can feel like an uphill battle —where grasping the three R’s is anything but straightforward. And the struggle doesn’t end with the final bell. Homework, spelling quizzes, and test prep often bring more stress than success.

For students who want to learn but face challenges with memory, organization, and performance, study time can trigger self-doubt, frustration, and a sense of falling behind.

But it doesn’t have to be this way — especially when families tap into a practical, easy-to-use playbook designed to support how these students learn best.

On this episode, we meet a determined seventh grader who’s redefining study success on her own terms. Then, our panel of national experts shares real-world strategies—from memorization hacks to test-day rituals—that help neurodivergent students study smarter and feel more in control. And later, you’ll meet our newest Difference Maker: aformer baseball All-Star now hitting home runs as a children’s book author and dyslexia advocate.