LearningRx Eagan Blog

Working memory is a critical skill that can undermine an individual’s abilities.  In fact, some argue that working memory — even more than overall IQ – is the greatest predictor of academic success. The NIH defines working memory as, “The retention of a small amount of information in a readily accessible form. It facilitates planning, ...

ADHD is the most common diagnosis we work with at LearningRx. In fact, we have two peer-reviewed studies published related to our work with students with ADHD/attention issues.  In the Journal of Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, the research showed an average gain of 26 IQ points, improvements across all cognitive skills and improvements in self-discipline,, cooperative behaviors ...

Is your child behind in reading or math? A recent article published in The Washington Post entitled “National Test Scores Plunge, With Still No Sign of Pandemic Recovery” reported that average math and reading scores across the country have plummeted.  But most concerning is that the hardest hit were those students who were already struggling ...

If you have a loved one struggling with reading, all areas of life are impacted. It’s not just about school—weak reading skills also impact confidence, self-esteem, performance in real-life situations, and more. Cognitive skills are not just important for school. They are important for life. Especially for kids with reading struggles, it can be hard to know where ...

Rosa struggled with reading and math from a young age.  Her parents and teachers worked with Rosa but they were not seeing improvement.  Rosa disliked reading and homework time was frustrating because the work was so hard for her. By why did she struggle so much?   Rosa’s parents decided to seek help from LearningRx and she completed an ...

Welcome 2023! The past two years have certainly been interesting, and I’m excited for the possibilities the new year will bring! If your child has been struggling in school, the new year could bring the opportunity to overcome their difficulties! But for change to happen, most students can’t continue only with the same approaches they ...

Johnny excelled in math – he was at the top of his class — but he struggled with reading and writing. As he entered 5th grade, his standardized test scores continued to show his reading struggles and his parents decided to take action. They were referred by friends to LearningRx vs. choosing the traditional tutoring ...

Lily’s parents knew she was smart – her logic was over the 90th percentile!  However, school was difficult and often overwhelming especially in the higher grade levels of high school and college.  Her parents knew they needed to help Lily.  Lily’s assessment detailed that she had strong skills, but her working memory and processing speed were lagging.  These lower skills ...