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There are no two ways about it. Autism can make learning difficult. Here are areas where autistic students often struggle and require extra focus and attention from teachers and educators. An autistic child may struggle with sensory challenges There are seven systems involved in sensory processing: touch, balance, visual, auditory, taste, smell and proprioception (where ...

Focus is something we all need to accomplish big and small tasks in all areas of our lives…and it’s something we often take for granted. But for teenagers and college students struggling with attention issues, it can seem like an insurmountable hurdle that keeps them from accomplishing daily tasks and reaching their goals. Symptoms of ...

Learning doesn’t always come easy for children. Sometimes there are one or two academic areas that are challenging while other times learning is challenging across the board. Learning challenges can stem from a simple lack of interest in a given subject area to social or emotional issues or a learning disability. Having a supportive parent ...

For people who struggle with ADHD, executive functioning skills are weak and can make prioritizing, organizing and planning, starting and staying focused on tasks and regulating emotions difficult. Needless to say, ADHD can make learning challenging inside the walls of the classroom and is exacerbated in an online learning environment. Online learning demands an increased ...

Throughout our lives, we never stop learning. From speech and language development through formal schooling and secondary education and into our young adult, middle-age and senior years, the world is an amazing place, ripe for discovery. The brain is always (and should always) be in a state of learning! But learning is not an easy ...

Before COVID-19, many parents were concerned about the amount of time their kids spent on screens. In March, however, that concern went out the window with the rapid switch to distance learning for students and the rapid switch to telecommuting for many parents. At that point, screen time became a lifeline. Now, as most U.S. ...

If you are looking for the perfect Christmas idea for your child this season, give the gift of learning—a gift that truly keeps on giving. When you invest in brain training through LearningRx, you help your child boost weak cognitive skills, making learning easier and more fun. Strong cognitive skills are something your child will ...

Organization is a major key to educational success. As a parent, one of your most important roles when it comes to facilitating your child’s education is helping them come up with a system for staying organized. This year, getting organized is even more critical. Not sure where to begin? Here are some great ideas to ...

This fall is anything but conventional. Juggling work and family is always a challenge but this year has forced countless parents into the additional role of distance-learning manager or teacher on top of everything else—and many parents and students are maxed out. If you’re struggling to manage distance learning and home life, you’re in good ...

Since the 1930’s when Allen F. Morgenstern created a work simplification program and coined the idea of “working smarter, not harder,” this has been the battle cry of the American worker. But this concept does not just apply to people in the workforce. Students can also adopt techniques that allow them to work smarter, not ...