Akron Bath LearningRx Success Stories

Here’s what Akron/Bath

graduates said about

their LearningRx experience...

The following comments come from parents of LearningRx graduates from the Akron/Bath, Ohio, training center. Additional information is available on request.

“I am like many parents who have had a child who struggled in school. I saw his anguish and pain every time Monday came around. Then there were the never-ending reports that he is behind, he needs after-school tutoring, summer school, and so on. I thought, if I can only help him more with homework; maybe this will pass; it’s just a phase; and so on. To live in denial was simply torture, knowing the pain that my child was carrying. Then one day, walking though a park near my house, I picked up a flyer from LearningRx. It was covered with mud, but I read it. It gave me a tool to see what it was all about. I owed it to my son to find resources that could help him because I was at the end, and crying was not solving the issue.

Then I made the call. I set the appointment, and my son was tested. The truth was revealed to me that he was behind two years in every area. I could no longer hide behind denial. Something had to be done. I am a single mother of three, and I saw the challenge—not only my son’s cry for help, but the price to pay for his help. I decided that even if I expected my son to go to college, putting away for his future was useless if he did not believe he could get there. Like many parents, I struggle to make ends meet. Seeing the sticker price can be shocking, but no more shocking than my child’s tears. I decided that I was going to help my son. Working full time and attending school full time, I chose to find a part-time job at night and cut anything that was not necessary. I was willing to do what I had to do to meet my goal.

It took me about six months before I could walk into LearningRx to let them know that I believed in them to help my son, and they did. I cannot express loud enough how it has helped my son to be the happiest child in this world. He has been chosen for school pride, made safety patrol, gotten A’s B’s. He makes sure that we are on time to school. His frustration now is not that he can’t do it but that he could have done better than 89% and that he could have read more books. The state test resulted in high marks, and summer school is no longer on the horizon for this wonderful child.

I can only encourage any parent not to wait. The money will never come if you do not make a goal for it to be there. The new car can wait, shopping, entertainment—they come and go without any substance of equity like your child’s future. I will never regret those sleepless nights.

Thank you, LearningRx.”

Maria S.
Son, Age: 10

“Our story started the second week of Jake’s fourth grade school year… All summer we had worked with Jake to improve his reading and confidence. He was actually excited about school starting for the first time ever! The first week of school went well. Then, the second week the teacher sent home a notice for the reading tutor. Jake was distraught. This would be his fourth year with a reading tutor! Jake’s confidence was gone again. After working so hard with the home tutor all summer, we thought he wouldn’t need the reading tutor again. We knew we had to do something to change this pattern because it obviously wasn’t working.

We started by taking Jake to the doctor for advice on options. Then, we had him tested at school for learning disabilities. At the evaluation with the counselor, principal, and teacher, we were told Jake had issues with processing and “may just be an underachiever.”

We knew Jake wasn’t an underachiever. We live with him and see him excel in other areas daily. We started searching for a solution beyond school. We found LearningRx through a pamphlet at an area play place.

From the moment we came to LearningRx, Jake was treated fairly and encouraged. The positive attitude of everyone there made us sure this was the place for Jake. Jake was evaluated, and we were offered solutions—solutions that would help Jake overcome his issues in a positive, encouraging, and caring way. Jake’s first few weeks with the program were tough because he was being pushed to do things in a different way. We did have tears. But by the time Jake returned to school from Christmas break, his teacher was asking us what we had done because he had improved so much, so fast.

The following weeks we saw improvements in every aspect of Jake’s life. In school, his grades improved and so did his confidence. At home, homework was no longer a family task, and he is more helpful. In sports, his level of determination and commitment has soared. And, best of all, he is just more engaged in everything he does.

This program has been hard work, fun, positive, and an overall joy for Jake and us. Thank you.”

Nicole K.
Mother of Jake, age 10

“Our son is much more confident in his daily life. He is a teenager who has struggled with paying attention and staying on task his whole life. He feels better about himself, and his skills across the board are better than they were before. He had some huge gains in both short-term and long-term memory. He is also using his newfound logic skills and, for the first time in his life, is getting organized and staying that way. We are so pleased with how much better things are for him! I would highly recommend this program! Check it out! You’ll be glad you did!”

Pam W.
Son, Age: 15

“When our daughter started kindergarten, we did not expect her to have any problems. By the middle of the year the teacher told us she was behind the other children and by the end of the year was not sure she wanted to send her to first grade. I assured the teacher I would do whatever I could to make sure she was ready for first grade. Once summer began, I decided to have her tested at LearningRx. The testing was not your typical academic questions; it was very interesting. The results showed Kate was about a year behind where she should be. We knew focus and memory were problems and the desire to learn was not there. We started the program and Kate met once a week with a LearningRx trainer and I worked with her the other nights. The drills became more difficult, but on finishing the program I think Kate is in a good position for first grade. We need to continue practicing, but the skills we’ve both learned have made such a difference.”

Kathy M.
Daughter, Age: 6

(Student diagnosed with autism): “She comes home and does her homework immediately. She is getting approximately 70 to 75 percent of it correct now—before she would only get 40 percent correct on her own. She is more confident in herself. She attempts to tackle harder problems. She is a better reader and writer. Her math skills have improved. Her eye contact is better. She was selected to participate in the Northeastern Ohio Science Fair.”

Rosalyn S.
Daughter, Age: 11

If you would like to speak to a learning professional, please contact your local LearningRx center:
LearningRx Akron Bath
81 Springside Drive, Suite A
Akron, OH 44333
(330)668-9711
Contact by email - bath.oh@learningrx.net

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