Smart Study Methods - tools that actually work to help your neurodivergent child thrive

We understand how hard it can be to watch your child struggle with studying. Maybe you’ve seen your child sit down to do homework, only to get overwhelmed and lose focus, feeling frustrated before they even start. Perhaps they can’t remember what they’ve read, even after going over it three times. Or you’ve experienced the chaos of last-minute panic when assignments are forgotten until the night before. And there are those heartbreaking moments when your child says, “I just can’t do this,” feeling defeated and hopeless.
At Smart Study Methods, we know these struggles aren’t because your child isn’t trying—it’s because traditional methods don’t always fit the way neurodivergent minds work. Think of ADHD as having a mental “traffic jam,” where countless thoughts and ideas rush around, making it tough to focus on just one task. Our goal is to turn that traffic jam into a smooth, flowing system, where your child can organize and direct their learning effectively.
Led by world-class study methods experts Karin and Marlize, this course brings together 17 years of dedicated research and proven techniques. Karin and Marlize have shared their passion and success in study skills with thousands of students worldwide and have worked with 34 agencies to bring these methods to schools. Their work has been praised on international platforms for truly making a difference.
The course features 12 powerful steps for effective learning, covering active listening, strategic note-taking, reading comprehension, and memory-boosting techniques. Your child will learn how to pick out keywords, create meaningful questions, and summarize information in ways that stick. Karin & Marlize will guide them through practical exercises so they can see real improvements.
We’ve designed Smart Study Methods to be kind, supportive, and life-changing. It’s about giving your child tools that actually work, rooted in science and years of successful application. Because your child deserves to feel capable, confident, and ready to thrive. And we’re here to help you make that happen.