THRIVE — Teaching, Helping & Reflecting Through Interactive Virtual Education
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Dan Ford
Subject Area
Computer Science
Description
For students with ADHD and learning differences, the challenge isn't intelligence. It's that traditional productivity tools weren't built for their brains. THRIVE is an AI-powered study companion designed to bridge that gap.
Built on research in executive function, time perception, and ADHD-friendly learning strategies, THRIVE breaks overwhelming assignments into manageable micro-tasks, provides a body-doubling focus partner, and features a Socratic AI tutor that guides students toward understanding rather than handing them answers. The platform also adapts over time, learning each student's unique focus patterns and energy rhythms.
This presentation walks through the system architecture, design decisions, and research foundation behind THRIVE, exploring how thoughtful AI integration can transform academic support for neurodivergent learners.
Recommended Citation
Yanytska, Sofiia Vasylivna, "THRIVE — Teaching, Helping & Reflecting Through Interactive Virtual Education" (2026). Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement. Event. Submission 29.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/symposium/2026/all/29
THRIVE — Teaching, Helping & Reflecting Through Interactive Virtual Education
For students with ADHD and learning differences, the challenge isn't intelligence. It's that traditional productivity tools weren't built for their brains. THRIVE is an AI-powered study companion designed to bridge that gap.
Built on research in executive function, time perception, and ADHD-friendly learning strategies, THRIVE breaks overwhelming assignments into manageable micro-tasks, provides a body-doubling focus partner, and features a Socratic AI tutor that guides students toward understanding rather than handing them answers. The platform also adapts over time, learning each student's unique focus patterns and energy rhythms.
This presentation walks through the system architecture, design decisions, and research foundation behind THRIVE, exploring how thoughtful AI integration can transform academic support for neurodivergent learners.