Beyond The Desk Tutoring
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Beyond The Desk offers ADHD-friendly tutoring and evidence-backed supplements to support neurodivergent well-being. We aim to help you find clarity and confidence, getting you out from behind the desk. Beaverton & Portland, OR. beyondthedesktutoring.org
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Hello, Bluesky! My name is Michael Van Sant, and I’m the founder of Beyond The Desk Tutoring (Beaverton, OR). My journey began with my own ADHD diagnosis, which showed me the need to create something more than just academic support.
Fidgeting is not a sign of distraction; it’s the body’s attempt to regulate its nervous system. When the brain is struggling to focus, engaging the body with a sensory tool can provide the necessary input to quiet the distractions and let attention settle.
December 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Fidgeting is not a sign of distraction; it’s the body’s attempt to regulate its nervous system. When the brain is struggling to focus, engaging the body with a sensory tool can provide the necessary input to quiet the distractions and let attention settle.
Feeling Distracted in Class? Doodling Isn't a Distraction; It's a Strategy.
If you're neurodivergent, maintaining focus during long lectures or meetings can be incredibly challenging. But what if the solution isn't fighting the distraction, but channeling it?
If you're neurodivergent, maintaining focus during long lectures or meetings can be incredibly challenging. But what if the solution isn't fighting the distraction, but channeling it?
December 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Feeling Distracted in Class? Doodling Isn't a Distraction; It's a Strategy.
If you're neurodivergent, maintaining focus during long lectures or meetings can be incredibly challenging. But what if the solution isn't fighting the distraction, but channeling it?
If you're neurodivergent, maintaining focus during long lectures or meetings can be incredibly challenging. But what if the solution isn't fighting the distraction, but channeling it?
Fish Oil (Omega-3s) and Focus
Did You Know: A deficiency in Omega-3s (found in Fish Oil) might be linked to ADHD symptoms, like inattention and hyperactivity?
We often talk about behavioral strategies, but what about brain nutrition?
Did You Know: A deficiency in Omega-3s (found in Fish Oil) might be linked to ADHD symptoms, like inattention and hyperactivity?
We often talk about behavioral strategies, but what about brain nutrition?
December 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Fish Oil (Omega-3s) and Focus
Did You Know: A deficiency in Omega-3s (found in Fish Oil) might be linked to ADHD symptoms, like inattention and hyperactivity?
We often talk about behavioral strategies, but what about brain nutrition?
Did You Know: A deficiency in Omega-3s (found in Fish Oil) might be linked to ADHD symptoms, like inattention and hyperactivity?
We often talk about behavioral strategies, but what about brain nutrition?
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Now that school is well under way is your child struggling to get into a rhythm?
Here are 3 SIGNS your child may need Executive Function support:
1. The Homework Spiral: Homework takes twice as long as it should, leading to nightly battles and meltdown fatigue.
Here are 3 SIGNS your child may need Executive Function support:
1. The Homework Spiral: Homework takes twice as long as it should, leading to nightly battles and meltdown fatigue.
October 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Now that school is well under way is your child struggling to get into a rhythm?
Here are 3 SIGNS your child may need Executive Function support:
1. The Homework Spiral: Homework takes twice as long as it should, leading to nightly battles and meltdown fatigue.
Here are 3 SIGNS your child may need Executive Function support:
1. The Homework Spiral: Homework takes twice as long as it should, leading to nightly battles and meltdown fatigue.
Today, Human Rights Day, marks the global commitment to universal, fundamental rights, and few are as vital as the right to education.
We are proud to champion a vision where every child's right to an education is honored through support that is tailored to their authentic self.
#RightToEducation
We are proud to champion a vision where every child's right to an education is honored through support that is tailored to their authentic self.
#RightToEducation
December 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Today, Human Rights Day, marks the global commitment to universal, fundamental rights, and few are as vital as the right to education.
We are proud to champion a vision where every child's right to an education is honored through support that is tailored to their authentic self.
#RightToEducation
We are proud to champion a vision where every child's right to an education is honored through support that is tailored to their authentic self.
#RightToEducation
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Ashwagandha is a revered herb, extensively researched for its ability to help the body adapt to stress and promote a sense of calm. Black Pepper, a bioavailability enhancer, can improve the body's ability to absorb and utilize beneficial compounds.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Ashwagandha is a revered herb, extensively researched for its ability to help the body adapt to stress and promote a sense of calm. Black Pepper, a bioavailability enhancer, can improve the body's ability to absorb and utilize beneficial compounds.
beyondthedesktutoring.org/adhd-supplem...
beyondthedesktutoring.org/adhd-supplem...
Real Results. Real Trust.
Hearing feedback like this is why we do what we do. If you're ready to see a real difference in your student's focus and confidence, click the link below.
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#Testimonial #ParentReview
Hearing feedback like this is why we do what we do. If you're ready to see a real difference in your student's focus and confidence, click the link below.
beyondthedesktutoring.org/beyondthedes...
#Testimonial #ParentReview
December 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Real Results. Real Trust.
Hearing feedback like this is why we do what we do. If you're ready to see a real difference in your student's focus and confidence, click the link below.
beyondthedesktutoring.org/beyondthedes...
#Testimonial #ParentReview
Hearing feedback like this is why we do what we do. If you're ready to see a real difference in your student's focus and confidence, click the link below.
beyondthedesktutoring.org/beyondthedes...
#Testimonial #ParentReview
ADHD mode: Either I haven’t started or I’ve crammed a year's amount of work into one long night. No middle ground.
#adhd #memes #relatable
#adhd #memes #relatable
December 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
ADHD mode: Either I haven’t started or I’ve crammed a year's amount of work into one long night. No middle ground.
#adhd #memes #relatable
#adhd #memes #relatable
Today is your last chance to enjoy a 15% reduction on our specially selected range of supplements and merchandise crafted for neurodivergent individuals.
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#LastChance #SaleEndsTonight #ExecutiveFunction #NeurodivergentSupport #ThanksgivingSale
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#LastChance #SaleEndsTonight #ExecutiveFunction #NeurodivergentSupport #ThanksgivingSale
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Today is your last chance to enjoy a 15% reduction on our specially selected range of supplements and merchandise crafted for neurodivergent individuals.
Shop the Sale: beyond-the-desk-tutoring.printify.me
#LastChance #SaleEndsTonight #ExecutiveFunction #NeurodivergentSupport #ThanksgivingSale
Shop the Sale: beyond-the-desk-tutoring.printify.me
#LastChance #SaleEndsTonight #ExecutiveFunction #NeurodivergentSupport #ThanksgivingSale
Neurodivergent brains thrive on instant feedback, high novelty, and clear reward systems, all things games provide. This approach turns difficult topics into high-interest challenges, leveraging dopamine to fuel focus.
Need help building a study plan? beyondthedesktutoring.org/beyondthedes...
Need help building a study plan? beyondthedesktutoring.org/beyondthedes...
November 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Neurodivergent brains thrive on instant feedback, high novelty, and clear reward systems, all things games provide. This approach turns difficult topics into high-interest challenges, leveraging dopamine to fuel focus.
Need help building a study plan? beyondthedesktutoring.org/beyondthedes...
Need help building a study plan? beyondthedesktutoring.org/beyondthedes...
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Do you find your child, or maybe yourself, stuck in neutral when it’s time to start homework or tackle a big project? You’re not alone.
Introducing Body Doubling
Introducing Body Doubling
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Do you find your child, or maybe yourself, stuck in neutral when it’s time to start homework or tackle a big project? You’re not alone.
Introducing Body Doubling
Introducing Body Doubling
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Chunking why it works: Large tasks feel overwhelming. Breaking them down makes them more manageable.
How to use it:
Instead of “Write my English paper,” break it into steps:
- Research for 20 mins
- Outline main points
- Write 1 paragraph at a time
- Edit one section per day
How to use it:
Instead of “Write my English paper,” break it into steps:
- Research for 20 mins
- Outline main points
- Write 1 paragraph at a time
- Edit one section per day
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Chunking why it works: Large tasks feel overwhelming. Breaking them down makes them more manageable.
How to use it:
Instead of “Write my English paper,” break it into steps:
- Research for 20 mins
- Outline main points
- Write 1 paragraph at a time
- Edit one section per day
How to use it:
Instead of “Write my English paper,” break it into steps:
- Research for 20 mins
- Outline main points
- Write 1 paragraph at a time
- Edit one section per day
This Thanksgiving, we are deeply grateful for our community, the resilient students, dedicated parents, and neurodivergent professionals who inspire us every day. As a thank you, we're kicking off our season of giving. We invite you to ask about our Holiday Initiative to sponsor a family in need.
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This Thanksgiving, we are deeply grateful for our community, the resilient students, dedicated parents, and neurodivergent professionals who inspire us every day. As a thank you, we're kicking off our season of giving. We invite you to ask about our Holiday Initiative to sponsor a family in need.
Ever notice that difficult tasks just seem to get done faster when there's a good reward waiting? That's the power of Self-Bartering!
#SelfBartering #RewardSystem #MotivationHack #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDHacks
#SelfBartering #RewardSystem #MotivationHack #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDHacks
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Ever notice that difficult tasks just seem to get done faster when there's a good reward waiting? That's the power of Self-Bartering!
#SelfBartering #RewardSystem #MotivationHack #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDHacks
#SelfBartering #RewardSystem #MotivationHack #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDHacks
Thanksgiving Savings Start Tomorrow!
For a limited time, get 15% OFF all our specialized Wellness Support Products and Merchandise, 11/24, until Monday, 12/1!
This is the perfect opportunity to lock in the tools your brain needs to thrive.
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For a limited time, get 15% OFF all our specialized Wellness Support Products and Merchandise, 11/24, until Monday, 12/1!
This is the perfect opportunity to lock in the tools your brain needs to thrive.
Shop the Sale: beyond-the-desk-tutoring.printify.me
November 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Thanksgiving Savings Start Tomorrow!
For a limited time, get 15% OFF all our specialized Wellness Support Products and Merchandise, 11/24, until Monday, 12/1!
This is the perfect opportunity to lock in the tools your brain needs to thrive.
Shop the Sale: beyond-the-desk-tutoring.printify.me
For a limited time, get 15% OFF all our specialized Wellness Support Products and Merchandise, 11/24, until Monday, 12/1!
This is the perfect opportunity to lock in the tools your brain needs to thrive.
Shop the Sale: beyond-the-desk-tutoring.printify.me
Today, on International Survivors of Suicide Day, we pause to honor those who have been lost. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis, please reach out. Help is available. You are valued, and you are not alone.
#YouAreNotAlone #988Lifeline
#YouAreNotAlone #988Lifeline
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Today, on International Survivors of Suicide Day, we pause to honor those who have been lost. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis, please reach out. Help is available. You are valued, and you are not alone.
#YouAreNotAlone #988Lifeline
#YouAreNotAlone #988Lifeline
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Neurodivergent Superpower: doing nothing for 3 weeks…
Then, becoming an unstoppable productivity god the night before something's due.
beyondthedesktutoring.org
#LastMinuteWarrior #ADHD #Relatable
Then, becoming an unstoppable productivity god the night before something's due.
beyondthedesktutoring.org
#LastMinuteWarrior #ADHD #Relatable
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Neurodivergent Superpower: doing nothing for 3 weeks…
Then, becoming an unstoppable productivity god the night before something's due.
beyondthedesktutoring.org
#LastMinuteWarrior #ADHD #Relatable
Then, becoming an unstoppable productivity god the night before something's due.
beyondthedesktutoring.org
#LastMinuteWarrior #ADHD #Relatable
Great resource for anyone seeking a sensory-safe holiday environment in Oregon. Thanks to Austism Society of Oregon!
#oregon #sensoryfriendly
#oregon #sensoryfriendly
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Great resource for anyone seeking a sensory-safe holiday environment in Oregon. Thanks to Austism Society of Oregon!
#oregon #sensoryfriendly
#oregon #sensoryfriendly
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Gamification boosts motivation and engagement by turning studying into a game. Use point systems by assigning points for tasks and setting rewards, like 10 points for a worksheet and 50 points for a snack break. Challenge yourself with a timer, racing to finish a section in 10-20 minutes.
October 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Gamification boosts motivation and engagement by turning studying into a game. Use point systems by assigning points for tasks and setting rewards, like 10 points for a worksheet and 50 points for a snack break. Challenge yourself with a timer, racing to finish a section in 10-20 minutes.
Teacher: “You forgot your homework again?”
Me: “Yes, but did you know sea cucumbers can eject their organs when stressed?”
#ADHD #Relatable
Me: “Yes, but did you know sea cucumbers can eject their organs when stressed?”
#ADHD #Relatable
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Teacher: “You forgot your homework again?”
Me: “Yes, but did you know sea cucumbers can eject their organs when stressed?”
#ADHD #Relatable
Me: “Yes, but did you know sea cucumbers can eject their organs when stressed?”
#ADHD #Relatable
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Educational Post: Magnesium + Zinc for Brain Function
Did you know two common minerals play a crucial role in supporting focus and executive function? Magnesium and Zinc, the complementary duo your brain relies on!
Did you know two common minerals play a crucial role in supporting focus and executive function? Magnesium and Zinc, the complementary duo your brain relies on!
October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Educational Post: Magnesium + Zinc for Brain Function
Did you know two common minerals play a crucial role in supporting focus and executive function? Magnesium and Zinc, the complementary duo your brain relies on!
Did you know two common minerals play a crucial role in supporting focus and executive function? Magnesium and Zinc, the complementary duo your brain relies on!
Neurodivergent kids often have different sensory needs than their neurotypical counterparts.
- The need to release energy through fidgeting or movement.
- Picking needs stemming from anxiety or a need for tactile input.
- A strong preference for certain textures, sounds, or light.
- The need to release energy through fidgeting or movement.
- Picking needs stemming from anxiety or a need for tactile input.
- A strong preference for certain textures, sounds, or light.
November 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Neurodivergent kids often have different sensory needs than their neurotypical counterparts.
- The need to release energy through fidgeting or movement.
- Picking needs stemming from anxiety or a need for tactile input.
- A strong preference for certain textures, sounds, or light.
- The need to release energy through fidgeting or movement.
- Picking needs stemming from anxiety or a need for tactile input.
- A strong preference for certain textures, sounds, or light.
Tolerance is more than passively accepting difference; it requires obligations to act, must be nurtured, and defended. True tolerance means building an educational environment where every difference is respected, and every student feels safe, seen, and empowered.
#EducationForAll
#EducationForAll
November 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Tolerance is more than passively accepting difference; it requires obligations to act, must be nurtured, and defended. True tolerance means building an educational environment where every difference is respected, and every student feels safe, seen, and empowered.
#EducationForAll
#EducationForAll
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People with ADHD will get it
Me: does nothing all week
Also, me at 11:42pm: “I will now become an expert in 18th-century ship design.”
#ADHDLife #Hyperfixation #ADHDBrain
Me: does nothing all week
Also, me at 11:42pm: “I will now become an expert in 18th-century ship design.”
#ADHDLife #Hyperfixation #ADHDBrain
October 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM
People with ADHD will get it
Me: does nothing all week
Also, me at 11:42pm: “I will now become an expert in 18th-century ship design.”
#ADHDLife #Hyperfixation #ADHDBrain
Me: does nothing all week
Also, me at 11:42pm: “I will now become an expert in 18th-century ship design.”
#ADHDLife #Hyperfixation #ADHDBrain
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The 15-Minute Rule
Why it works: Getting started is often the hardest part. The 15-minute rule helps bypass procrastination.
Why it works: Getting started is often the hardest part. The 15-minute rule helps bypass procrastination.
October 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The 15-Minute Rule
Why it works: Getting started is often the hardest part. The 15-minute rule helps bypass procrastination.
Why it works: Getting started is often the hardest part. The 15-minute rule helps bypass procrastination.