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Dr. Amy Moore, Teri Miller and Christina Ledbetter had their research published in the October 29, 2021 issue of “Frontiers in Psychology.” The piece was titled, “Remote vs. In-person Delivery of LearningRx One-on-One Cognitive Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Non-inferiority Study.” https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.749898/full

In 1992, the United National General Assembly proclaimed December 3 to be International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The annual observance: • promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities of all spheres of society and development and • aims to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of ...

Today is National Special Education Day, which commemorates the anniversary of our country’s first federal education law. When the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (originally known as the Education of Handicapped Children Act) was signed by President Ford on December 2, 1975, it made public education available to all eligible children with disabilities and ensured ...

December 5 is International Ninja Day and LearningRx is celebrating the informal definition of the word: "a person who excels in a particular skill or activity." When families come to LearningRx, we often learn that the child or teen has had their confidence deflated by labels—some informally, some with an official diagnosis. These students (and their ...

After 56-year-old Sally lost her father to Alzheimer’s disease, she started beginning to notice her own memory issues. She decided to invest in a one-on-one brain training program at LearningRx Charlottesville in Virginia to improve her memory and boost her confidence. Training reminded Sally that she is very smart and that she can easily handle ...

Running a household is hard work. But when you factor in jobs, helping with homework, chores, pets, errands, paying bills, and sports practices and games, it’s easy for families (read: MOM) to feel overwhelmed.  The following ideas can help you stay organized and on top of your juggling act: 1. Store your cleaning supplies in ...

Although much of America refers to the day after Thanksgiving as "Black Friday," a segment of the population prefers to celebrate it as National Buy Nothing Day. If you fall under the latter category, we’ve got four alternative “gifts” that will get your kids through life—not just the long Christmas break: 1. Responsibility. Coddling children does them ...

One of the best ways to fight stress, stay positive, and ground yourself in the moment is to practice gratitude. By appreciating the good in lives rather than constantly focuses on the bad, we start to shift our focus more easily and regularly toward positivity. Here are 5 ways you can practice gratitude this Thanksgiving ...

Putting together a Thanksgiving feast can be stressful enough, but the addition of a last-minute guest who doesn’t eat meat may leave you wondering what to throw together for their main course. Don’t worry! We found several simply but delicious vegetarian options that are sure to impress! In fact, you may want to serve your ...

When Eme found herself struggling with math skills and other school-related issues, Eme took the initiative to talk to her parents and ask for help. She was losing confidence and didn’t enjoy school or homework. She often gave up when things were "too difficult" for her. After completing her one-on-one brain training program with LearningRx ...