Brain Training Articles & News, Page 3

Determining if brain training is right for you or a loved one is a big decision — there are many factors involved in improving learning and comprehension skills. Over 35 years of research and development at LearningRx, we have gained significant insight into brain training, enabling us to create programs that target specific problems and ...

Learning disabilities (also called learning disorders) are common — it’s estimated that 8-10% of children under 18 in the U.S. may have some kind of learning disability. Children with learning disorders can have difficulty reading, writing, or doing simple math, and may struggle with auditory or visual processing. Many children struggle in school long before ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that results in a variety of symptoms involving attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity. The group of symptoms and behaviors caused by ADHD have been recognized as far back as 1902, though the name for the disorder has changed over time. In their most recent national survey ...

Between school, extracurricular activities, spending time with family and friends, and getting enough sleep, today’s students are busy (and so are their parents!). Learning to manage the limited study time they have will help your children use their time more efficiently and learn more effectively. Good time management skills also help keep stress at bay: ...

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when the brain is severely jarred or penetrated, causing damage to nerves and impairing function. The consequences of a TBI are determined by which parts of the brain sustain the injury. Anatomy of the brain The brain is divided into two hemispheres—the right hemisphere and the left hemisphere. ...

For most children, summer means fun — and learning doesn’t always fit that description. But it’s important to keep your children learning throughout the summer months so they don’t lose what they worked hard to learn during the school year. The trick is to incorporate fun activities that sneak in a bit of learning. Make ...

Are you or your child an anxious test taker? Do you struggle with poor test scores, even though you know the subject matter well? If so, you’re not alone — test-related stress is a common experience. Luckily, test taking is a skill you can work to improve. There are proven strategies you can use to ...

For parents with autistic children, teaching them to read can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. Let’s take a peek at what autism looks like, why reading is particularly challenging and how LearningRx can help!Early signs of autismWhile autism can go undiagnosed for many years, if you understand common signs of autism you may be able ...

As parents, we want our children to grow in confidence and experience success. Whether it’s clapping for them as they say their first words, praising them as we let go of the back of their bike or cheering for them on the sidelines of the high school soccer game, we are our children’s biggest fans. ...