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Connor breaks his life into 2 parts – life before LearningRx and life after LearningRx.  Connor had been struggling with attention issues and his parents were looking for ADHD help. Prior to his LearningRx training, Connor’s experience with completing homework was frustrating. He was not able to complete most of his work at school and ...

At LearningRx, the first step towards helping you or your loved one is to complete a cognitive skills assessment.  The LearningRx assessment is a different type of assessment than a school or tutoring assessment.   These assessments usually provide information related to academic performance – at what level does my child read?  How is her reading comprehension?  What percentile ...

At LearningRx, the first step towards helping you or your loved one is to complete a cognitive skills assessment.  The LearningRx assessment is a different type of assessment than a school or tutoring assessment.   These assessments usually provide information related to academic performance – at what level does my child read?  How is her reading comprehension?  What percentile ...

At LearningRx, the first step towards helping you or your loved one is to complete a cognitive skills assessment.  The LearningRx assessment is a different type of assessment than a school or tutoring assessment.   These assessments usually provide information related to academic performance – at what level does my child read?  How is her reading comprehension?  At what ...

Many of us have heard countless lists of things we need to be doing to keep our brain sharp, and they’ve probably included things like… And while these things are all important and powerful steps towards staying mentally active and warding off cognitive decline, they all have something in common: they all take time we ...

Looking for ways to help your kids become better problem-solvers and critical thinkers? Games that target logic and reasoning skills are a fun, low-pressure way to exercise the brain and build confidence in this area. Weak logic skills are a common root cause of struggles with skills like reading, writing, math, and comprehension, as well ...

When kids get diagnosed with dyslexia, it’s easy for them to feel demoralized about their abilities. But the right dyslexia support, as well as other forms of assistance, can help them rebuild their confidence, giving them a new appreciation for their unique potential. For parents, learning more about this learning difference can give you clear ...

Reading fluency is a crucial skill that directly impacts comprehension and overall reading enjoyment. For some individuals, reading may feel like a daunting task, characterized by choppy reading with frequent stops and starts, or a hesitancy and overall reluctance to try. We all want our kids to experience the joy of effortlessly diving into a ...

When it comes to supporting learners on the autism spectrum, there are many different approaches and strategies to help them thrive. While individuals with autism have unique skill sets and strengths in many areas of life, there are also situations and skills that are often difficult due to differences in how the brain is wired. ...

Children on the autism spectrum typically have challenges to verbal or non-verbal communication, social interactions, and certain areas of cognitive function, while they have significant gifts and strengths in other areas. But because we now know that neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire its neural pathways, practicing something new—especially in repetition—can help create lasting changes. ...