Your Child Isn’t Broken. Their School Is.
In just weeks, students regain confidence, motivation, and a love of learning—without worksheets, lectures, or shame.
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Small classes with teachers who understand neurodivergent learners
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Outdoor, hands-on learning instead of worksheets
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Builds confidence, independence, and real-world skills
Serving Utah County families | Grades 4–8
Summer Enrollment Closes June 1
Only 8 spots left for the July session!
Once those spots are filled, enrollment closes and families are moved to a waitlist.
We intentionally keep enrollment small (8 students) to ensure individualized attention.
This is for you if...
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Your child is bright but disengaged
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Traditional school is causing anxiety or frustration
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ADHD/autism makes classroom learning ineffective
This is not for you if...
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You want strict, traditional academics
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Your child thrives in structured classroom environments
Meet the Founder
Dr. Dallin Richardson, PharmD
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20+ years helping families with ADHD
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Boy Scouts leader and mentor
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Former CHADD member
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Father of two ADHD children
For over 20 years, Dr. Richardson has worked with families navigating ADHD and traditional school struggles. BreakOut School was built to give those students a place to move, build, explore, and regain confidence.
Kathy, Farmington UT
"I've witnessed firsthand the amazing blessing this school brings to my 13-year-old grandson. Finally, a school that can bring true dynamic learning in a context of caring and appreciation!"
Rochelle, Saratoga Springs, UT
"BreakOut School has changed our lives and changed our family. The feeling in our home has changed. The school has built my son's self-esteem and given him something to look forward to and enjoy and be accepted."
Whitney, Pleasant Grove UT
“We were considering pulling him out of school completely. Within 3 weeks at BreakOut, he actually wanted to go.”
Why Families Choose BreakOut School
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20+ years working with ADHD students
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Small classes (typically 6–10 students)
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Movement-based learning instead of long desk time
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Outdoor learning several times each week
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Hands-on projects that build confidence
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Mentorship from adults who understand neurodivergent learners
When a Child Finally Feels Seen, Everything Changes
At BreakOut School, we build learning around the student — not the system.
Instead of long lectures and worksheets, students learn through:
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Outdoor exploration
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Project-based learning
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Small group mentorship
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Entrepreneurship and real-world problem solving
Many of our students come to us discouraged by traditional classrooms.
Within weeks, parents often see confidence return.
Outdoor Learning
Students learn in parks, forests, and real-world environments where movement is encouraged instead of punished.
Social & Emotional Growth
Students develop confidence, friendships, and emotional resilience.
Hands-On Education
Students build, create, experiment, and solve problems through projects instead of passive seatwork.
Physical Courage
Activities build strength, courage, and confidence.
Entrepreneurship
Students develop real business skills, responsibility, and confidence by creating and running small ventures.
Mentorship
Students are guided by teachers who understand ADHD and neurodivergent learning styles.
Learning That Feels Alive
Students Experience
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Animals and nature
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Archery and outdoor skills
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Horseback riding
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Entrepreneurship projects
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Hands-on science
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Reading and writing
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Conversational Spanish
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Resilience training
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Real-world accountability
Instead of worksheets and lectures, students build skills that prepare them for life.
“At BreakOut School, we don't view ADHD and autism as disabilities.
We see them as superpowers.”
– Dr. Dallin Richardson, Pharm.D., Founder
Why Nature-Based Learning Works
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Outdoor environments can reduce ADHD symptoms
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Nature exposure is linked to improved learning and well-being
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Hands-on, movement-rich learning helps many neurodivergent students thrive
