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Want the latest news in brain science? Tips on how to build stronger learning and thinking skills? Updates about what’s happening at LearningRx? Browse brain training articles and news from LearningRx below!

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Why does my child have to read everything twice?

12 Aug at 5:01 am

When your child is reading it may be common for them to read a passage multiple times. Parents or teachers may assume a child is just being lazy or is…

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17 Years in a Row! LearningRx Savage Wins a Community Impact and Excellence in Customer Service Award

5 Aug at 9:27 am

We love what we do at LearningRx Savage, and we have been so blessed to be able to serve families in the southwest metro. Our goal is that our passion…

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5 Back-to-School Struggles That Are Really About Brain Skills (Not Effort)

1 Aug at 3:23 am

Quick answer: Many common school frustrations (like rereading the same page, homework that drags on for hours, needing instructions repeated, losing focus mid-task, or “forgetting” material learned last year) aren’t…

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Why Some Students Struggle with Test Taking

29 Jul at 10:49 am

Has your child ever come home from a test saying, “I knew the answers—I just couldn’t do it on the test”? If so, you’re not alone. Many parents assume poor…

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The Limits of Accommodations (IEPs or 504 plans)

22 Jul at 5:28 am

David’s Experience – Accommodations or Root Cause? David is very bright, but his struggles with attention (ADHD), memory and processing speed made school very difficult. His mother was told that,…

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From Struggling with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia to Stronger Skills

15 Jul at 5:48 am

For students diagnosed with dyslexia or dysgraphia, academics can be challenging. Solene was diagnosed with both. Her diagnosis manifested as weaknesses in working memory, auditory processing and phonological processing. How…

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“The Transformation Has Been Incredible” | LearningRx Review

6 Jul at 10:16 am

Evie was diagnosed with ADHD. She had an IEP and was part of reading and math intervention groups the past few years. However, despite these interventions, Evie was not making…

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Is Your Child Ready for the New School Year?

2 Jul at 4:56 am

Summer is here and you may be wondering if your child is up for the new school year in a few months. Whether your child breezed through the year or…

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What Slow Processing Speed Actually Looks Like at Home and School

1 Jul at 3:58 am

Your child is bright. You know it, and you see their potential. But somewhere between understanding something and doing something with it, things fall apart. Homework takes three times as…

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When You’ve Tried Many Strategies, But Your Child Still Struggles with Attention

22 Jun at 11:39 am

Killian’s ADHD difficulties Killian was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and his mom, Anne, had tried everything – ADHD medication, counseling, tutoring and behavior management – but none…

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Tried Orton-Gillingham but Did Not See Results?

15 Jun at 7:22 am

Orton-Gillingham based programs are common recommendations for reading challenges. However, if this strategy has not worked for your loved one, this could be why. Per cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore,…

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Time for Summer Tutoring! Or Is It?

10 Jun at 4:42 am

Summer is a common time to seek the help of a reading tutor or general academic tutor. Students often lose skills they gained during the school year if they do…

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Does a Child Outgrow Attention Issues?

1 Jun at 7:22 am

When a child struggles with attention issues, parents sometimes expect them to outgrow this. But do they? The short answer is that sometimes symptoms improve — but attention weaknesses don’t…

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My Child Is Still Behind in Reading. What Should I Do?

1 Jun at 3:07 am

The school year is wrapping up, and you already know something isn’t quite right. Maybe your child came home with a reading level that was behind their grade. Maybe they…

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New Peer-Reviewed Research! Improved Workplace Self-Efficacy in Adults with Post-COVID Brain Fog

26 May at 8:01 am

Post-COVID cognitive challenges are not just frustrating; they can be professionally and personally debilitating. LearningRx has new research published in Brain Sciences that is one of the few peer-reviewed investigations…

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You Watched Them Try So Hard… But They’re Still Behind in Reading. What’s Next?

20 May at 1:50 pm

If your child is still struggling with reading after this school year, summer can be an ideal time to try to catch-up or at least maintain skills. It is critical…

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LearningRx Brain Training During Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Recovery

13 May at 2:05 pm

Whether you or a loved one has suffered a TBI related to sports concussions, a stroke, accident or chemo brain, LearningRx training has been a helpful intervention for many clients.…

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LearningRx Training | Individuals with Autism

11 May at 4:47 am

Every individual with autism has a varied cognitive profile and experiences the world differently. Some may excel in creativity, problem-solving, memory, or attention to detail, while also facing challenges in…

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LearningRx and ADHD

5 May at 6:24 am

As you seek ADHD help, it’s important to make sure the intervention you choose is backed by strong research and evidence. An ADHD diagnosis is the most common diagnosis we…

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New Study: LearningRx Brain Training for Adults with Post-COVID Brain Fog

1 May at 3:02 am

A new peer-reviewed study published in the international journal Brain Sciences highlights encouraging outcomes for adults struggling with post-COVID cognitive symptoms (often called “brain fog”) following LearningRx cognitive training. Here’s…

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LearningRx Training and Dyslexia

30 Apr at 9:25 am

If you are seeking help for a loved one with a dyslexia diagnosis, you may be wondering how LearningRx training in Savage can help. LearningRx Training Results for People with…

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Phonics Matters, But These Overlooked Skills Make or Break Reading Fluency and Comprehension

22 Apr at 8:58 am

The Importance of Phonics in Learning to Read Thankfully, there has been a greater emphasis on building phonetic skills – phonological processing – in teaching students to read. Phonetic skills…

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Are Motivation Issues Really About Motivation?

15 Apr at 11:26 am

When kids struggle in school, it’s common to assume the poor performance relates to motivation. “Just try harder and you will be a strong reader”. “Just put in more effort…

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There is Good News and Bad News Regarding Students’ Reading Progress

9 Apr at 5:47 am

If you have a young one struggling to read, as you consider reading help, there is important data to consider – some of it good and some not so good.…

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The 3 Kinds of Attention and What It Means If You (or your child) Struggles to Focus

1 Apr at 2:42 pm

The 3 Kinds of Attention Skills If you or a loved one struggles with attention (or is diagnosed with ADHD), there are 3 main types of attention skills that could…

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Beyond Attention: How Does ADHD Affect Learning?

31 Mar at 3:01 pm

When most people think of ADHD, they picture a kid who can’t sit still or a student who’s always staring out the window. But ADHD is far more complex than…

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Is LearningRx Brain Training Supported by Science?

27 Mar at 3:27 pm

We are often asked if there is research and data supporting the efficacy of LearningRx training. This is often because you can hear mixed opinions about brain training in general.…

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From Nagging to Peace!

18 Mar at 10:48 am

Vince was struggling with organizational issues in junior high school. He struggled to complete his homework and would often forget to turn it in after completing it. He also struggled…

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How Much Does LearningRx Brain Training Cost?

16 Mar at 10:26 am

Families exploring LearningRx Savage brain training programs often ask an important question: How much does LearningRx training cost? The answer depends on the individual needs of each client, because every…

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From Stuck on Sentences to Devouring Chapter Books: Paige’s LearningRx Reading Breakthrough

11 Mar at 11:25 am

Paige is very smart, but her reading skills continued to regress as she advanced to the more challenging grade levels. She hated reading and would give up because reading was…