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Want the latest news in brain science? Tips on how to build stronger learning and thinking skills? Updates about what’s happening at LearningRx? Browse brain training articles and news from LearningRx below!

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The Shortcomings of IEPs and Accommodations

December 15, 2025

If a child is struggling academically or has a diagnosis like ADHD or dyslexia – they may qualify for accommodations via an IEP or 504 plan. These accommodation strategies can…

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Smart But Struggling: Why “Just Try Harder” Isn’t the Answer

October 27, 2025

If you have a child struggling academically, it’s common to question their effort. This is especially true when your child shows academic abilities that are inconsistent. You may also hear…

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It’s the Brain, Not the Books: The Real Reason for Reading Challenges

August 28, 2025

Helping a child overcome reading challenges can be a confusing process given options like tutoring, school interventions or IEPs. In recent years, a helpful trend has started as reading experts…

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Why Some Students Never Catch Up

July 31, 2023

When a child continues to fall behind in areas like reading or math, catching up can be difficult. In fact, there are studies that show that if a child is…

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Why Smart Kids Struggle in School: The Role of Executive Functioning Skills

21 Jan at 10:35 am

One of the most common difficulties we work with at LearningRx are very bright students – sometimes even diagnosed as gifted – who struggle academically. This can be very confusing…

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Why is Middle School Math So Hard?

November 10, 2025

We often hear from parents – “my child excelled in math in grade school, but now that they are in middle school, they are struggling.” What’s driving the math difficulty?…

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Why Does My Child Hate School? Understanding the Underlying Causes of Poor Motivation

September 5, 2024

“I hate school!” This is difficult to hear from your child. You want them to succeed, to participate, and to enjoy learning. But when they are struggling in this way,…

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When Your Smart Child Struggles

March 14, 2025

When your smart child struggles, it’s natural to wonder why. You may hear feedback at parent conferences like, “Your child is smart but he or she just needs to try harder…

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What Sets LearningRx Apart?

December 30, 2024

As you research options, it is important to understand what sets LearningRx apart from other interventions. What is the LearningRx difference? One difference is that LearningRx is not a tutoring center…

What Is Neuroplasticity and Why Does It Matter?

April 11, 2024

https://youtu.be/TDz04pGg-3Q?si=1oYkgT2pqdwOCC4r Neuroplasticity is our brain’s ability to change. To change our intelligence and related skills like memory, processing speed, and reasoning. Just like you can train any muscle, you can…

What Answers Can You Get From A Cognitive Skills Assessment?

April 24, 2024

https://youtu.be/m5XGCdPXLro?si=CUQ_bxHcmXoeeBeS 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…

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We Earned the Excellence in Customer Service Award (Again)!

August 12, 2024

We have been open a little over 15 years now, and for the 15th straight year, we are honored to receive the “Excellence in Customer Service” Award! This is measured by…

Watch Out For These Red Flags This Summer

June 13, 2025

As we take a break from school year, it is a good time to watch out for these red flags this summer as the hope is that our children…

Warning Signs of Learning Struggles to Watch For

September 19, 2024

We are now several weeks into the new school year, and it is important to know the warning signs of learning struggles to watch for in your child. It is ideal…

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Understanding Poor Test Performance

February 27, 2025

To gain a full understanding of poor test performance, it’s important to understand the link between cognitive skills and test taking. Why do some students excel on tests and others…

Tutoring and Training

December 19, 2024

When deciding on a strategy to help a struggling student, it is important to understand the difference between tutoring and training. For those seeking reading help, math help, attention help or general…

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Tried Orton-Gillingham but Did Not See Results?

15 Jun at 7:22 am

Orton-Gillingham based programs are common recommendations for reading challenges. However, if this strategy has not worked for your loved one, this could be why. Per cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore,…

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LearningRx Training | Individuals with Autism

11 May at 4:47 am

Every individual with autism has a varied cognitive profile and experiences the world differently. Some may excel in creativity, problem-solving, memory, or attention to detail, while also facing challenges in…

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Tips to Support ADHD Kids Over the Holidays

November 21, 2024

Navigating the holidays with an ADHD child can be a challenge, below are some tips to support ADHD kids over the holidays that can help: Maintain Structure: With more time…

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Time for Summer Tutoring! Or Is It?

10 Jun at 4:42 am

Summer is a common time to seek the help of a reading tutor or general academic tutor. Students often lose skills they gained during the school year if they do…

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This Summer It’s Time for an Evidence Based Approach

May 22, 2025

This summer it’s time for an evidence based approach! Summer is the time of year that many families look for tutoring options. But maybe this year is the time to review your…

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The Surprising Truth About What’s Happening in an ADHD Brain

August 21, 2025

It’s estimated that about 11% of children have an ADHD diagnosis. These are high numbers, and ADHD is the most common diagnosis we work with at LearningRx Savage. Strategies to…

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The Science of Reading + Strong Cognitive Skills = Reading Unlocked!

October 22, 2025

Eve’s Reading Improvements Eve was struggling with reading despite reading interventions and practice at home. Trying to read 30 minutes each night at home was difficult as Eve resisted reading. …

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The 3 Kinds of Attention and What It Means If You (or your child) Struggles to Focus

1 Apr at 2:42 pm

The 3 Kinds of Attention Skills If you or a loved one struggles with attention (or is diagnosed with ADHD), there are 3 main types of attention skills that could…

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Thank You from LearningRx Savage!

December 29, 2025

As 2025 comes to close, we are so grateful for the families we have been blessed to work with these past 12 months at LearningRx Savage! We have had the…

Ben Utecht’s Road to Overcoming Brain Injuries

February 6, 2025

Former Minnesota Gopher and Super Bowl Champion, Ben Utecht’s road to overcoming brain injuries, went through LearningRx. Ben was forced to retire due to the multiple concussions he experienced in…

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Study Skills and Cognitive Skills

April 17, 2025

We have many families contact us to help their child improve their study skills. Study and homework issues like procrastination, poor test taking, poor organizational skills and difficulties with prioritizing and…

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From struggling with school to excelling – watch Sully’s story.

August 15, 2022

Sully was entering first grade and was struggling with school. His memory was low, which had big impacts on his reading fluency and comprehension. He recently completed his LearningRx training,…

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Struggling to Thriving: Aria’s Academic Transformation!

January 9, 2025

Through her LearningRx training, Aria went from struggling to thriving. What drove Aria’s academic transformation? Like many students who struggle with reading, Aria was receiving reading help through her school, but…

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When You’ve Tried Many Strategies, But Your Child Still Struggles with Attention

22 Jun at 11:39 am

Killian’s ADHD difficulties Killian was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and his mom, Anne, had tried everything – ADHD medication, counseling, tutoring and behavior management – but none…

So Many Options for ADHD

April 24, 2025

As parents seek attention help or ADHD help, it can be overwhelming given there are so many options for ADHD. Meet Kilian. Kilian was diagnosed with ADHD at a young…

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Smart But Struggling

June 5, 2025

Many of the students we work with are smart but struggling, like Lily. Her logic exceeded the 90th percentile. Why is it that kids can be extremely bright, yet struggle. The answer often…

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The Brain Skills Behind School Avoidance and Meltdowns

September 18, 2025

School has started and maybe you’re getting resistance or your child is anxious about school. Sometimes this can show up as headaches or stomach aches while at school that then…

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Roman’s Reading Transformation!

October 2, 2025

When a child struggles to read, it impacts almost every academic area as well as their confidence. Roman was falling further behind as he struggled to sound out words and…

Reasons Kids Struggle with Reading Comprehension

September 11, 2024

Reading comprehension is a critical task, and there can be many reasons kid struggle with reading comprehension, especially as they advance to the higher grade levels. For example, it is often…

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“He Can Read It… So Why Doesn’t He Understand It?” | The Hidden Reason Reading Comprehension Breaks Down

12 Feb at 8:31 am

It’s one of the most frustrating academic mysteries for parents. Your child reads the paragraph, but when you ask, “What was that about?” you’re met with silence or a shrug.…

Ready For College!

July 10, 2024

Hannah came to LearningRx her junior year. She was experiencing a lot of frustration as she had a hard time staying on top of her homework – executive function – and…

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Reading Support for Learners with Dyslexia

April 10, 2025

If you or a loved one is diagnosed with dyslexia, finding reading support for learners with dyslexia is an important step. When someone you love is diagnosed with dyslexia, it’s…

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How Strengthening Reading Skills at LearningRx Rewrote Elle’s Future

6 Jan at 11:38 am

Elle’s Reading Difficulties We are celebrating our 17-year anniversary and looking back at some of our initial students from back in 2009. One of these is Elle. For Elle, many…

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Four Reading Levels Higher and Finally Focused — Thanks to LearningRx!

November 10, 2025

Weston’s Reading Interventions Weston was struggling with reading and other areas. His mom shared, “Weston has consistently struggled with learning to read. He also has scored very low in his…

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Questions to Ask in Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 11, 2024

It is time for parent/teacher conferences, and it is important to to ask helpful questions to make these sessions productive and identify potential learning struggles. Below are questions to ask…

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Questions to Ask in Parent-Teacher Conferences to Identify Learning Struggles

October 14, 2025

We are now deeper into the school year, and parent-teacher conferences are on the horizon. It’s an opportunity to zero in on any learning struggles your child may be experiencing. …

Phrases To Not Say To Someone With ADHD:

December 13, 2024

If you have a loved one diagnosed with ADHD, there are some phrases to not say to someone with ADHD. If we do not struggle with attention issues or ADHD,…

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Phonics Matters, But These Overlooked Skills Make or Break Reading Fluency and Comprehension

22 Apr at 8:58 am

The Importance of Phonics in Learning to Read Thankfully, there has been a greater emphasis on building phonetic skills – phonological processing – in teaching students to read. Phonetic skills…

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If Your Child is Struggling, You Have 3 Main Options

September 15, 2023

Accommodate Accommodations are a passive strategy that accepts the current struggles as permanent, and copes by lowering expectations or using medications (like ADHD medication) to control behavior. An IEP would be…

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Noah’s Academic Struggles

October 18, 2024

Noah’s academic struggles in reading, comprehension, writing and math led his parents to seek help. His test scores were low and his parents were looking for reading and math help…

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New Peer-Reviewed Research! Improved Workplace Self-Efficacy in Adults with Post-COVID Brain Fog

26 May at 8:01 am

Post-COVID cognitive challenges are not just frustrating; they can be professionally and personally debilitating. LearningRx has new research published in Brain Sciences that is one of the few peer-reviewed investigations…

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My Child Has a Diagnosis, Now What?

June 20, 2024

Receiving a diagnosis can be a positive step in helping a child succeed and improve their overall performance. There is a myriad of diagnosis — ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Dysgraphia, Executive…

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Are Motivation Issues Really About Motivation?

15 Apr at 11:26 am

When kids struggle in school, it’s common to assume the poor performance relates to motivation. “Just try harder and you will be a strong reader”. “Just put in more effort…

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Make Reading Easier—Today and Long-Term

September 3, 2025

Reading is a critical skill and is difficult for many. Why is it such a struggle for some students? The most recent statistics show that over two-thirds of 4th graders…

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Executive Function concerns? Lily was transformed!

November 11, 2022

Lily was always told she was very bright – and she was – her logic was over the 90th percentile! Despite this, she was struggling – especially in the tougher grade levels…

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Why the LearningRx Reading Program Takes a Different Approach

19 Feb at 5:01 am

When parents begin looking for reading or dyslexia help, they often encounter a variety of programs that sound similar on the surface but differ significantly in how they help students…

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From Stuck on Sentences to Devouring Chapter Books: Paige’s LearningRx Reading Breakthrough

11 Mar at 11:25 am

Paige is very smart, but her reading skills continued to regress as she advanced to the more challenging grade levels. She hated reading and would give up because reading was…

LearningRx and Orton-Gillingham

January 16, 2025

When seeking reading or dyslexia help, it’s important to understand the nuances of different approaches, especially when comparing them to the Orton-Gillingham (OG) methodology. The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured,…

LearningRx and Orton-Gillingham

January 16, 2025

When seeking reading or dyslexia help, it’s important to understand the nuances of different approaches, especially when comparing them to the Orton-Gillingham (OG) methodology. The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured,…

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Learning Assessments for Struggling Students

February 20, 2025

There are different types of learning assessments for struggling students. If your child is struggling in school, you may be encouraged to get an assessment to help discern how to help…

Johnny’s Reading Skills and IQ Soared!

October 24, 2024

Johnny’s standardized tests showed that Johnny excelled in math, but his reading and writing skills were not meeting standards. His mom, Andrea, was looking for a reading tutor, but friends recommended…

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Johnny excelled in math, but his reading? Why so different?

December 7, 2022

Johnny really excelled in math, but he struggled in reading and writing. His parents hoped that he would “grow out of it” but his standardized test scores continued to…

Is LearningRx a Tutoring Center?

July 2, 2024

For those who see our name, it is common for most to assume that we are a tutoring center similar to places like Sylvan, Huntington, Mathnasium, etc. However, LearningRx is not…

Improving Attention Skills

January 26, 2024

We work with many individuals who struggles with attention issues or diagnosed with ADHD – combined type or inattentive. Lupe came to us due to these difficulties. Usually, when students struggle…

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How to Help Students with Reading Problems

October 31, 2024

Reading is an essential skill that opens doors to knowledge and opportunities. But for some children, learning to read doesn’t come easily. If your child is struggling with reading, you…

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How Much Does LearningRx Brain Training Cost?

16 Mar at 10:26 am

Families exploring LearningRx Savage brain training programs often ask an important question: How much does LearningRx training cost? The answer depends on the individual needs of each client, because every…

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Tips for Getting Through the Holidays with an ADHD Child

November 25, 2025

Happy Holiday season! This is a fun time of year, but navigating the holidays with an ADHD child can be a challenge. However, with some preparation, you can set up…

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Hits, Head Injuries, and Hope: How LearningRx Helped a Super Bowl Champion Move Forward

12 Jan at 9:44 am

Ben Utecht won a Super Bowl in 2007 while playing for the Indianapolis Colts. Ben was blessed with a strong career starting as with the Minnesota Gophers and being…

Helping Your Child Learn to Read

May 8, 2025

In helping your child learn to read or read at grade level, it’s important to ask – “Why are they below grade level and struggling in reading?” Roughly 70% of…

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Help with Dyslexia and ADHD

October 1, 2024

Parker was really struggling and his parents were looking for help as he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. His school experience was difficult as he had a hard time focusing…

Help for ADHD Struggles

January 23, 2025

Owen is a 4th grader diagnosed with ADHD and his parents were seeking help for ADHD struggles. However, his difficulties with attention were not his only challenges. His father shared, “Owen is behind his…

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Have an IEP? Here’s What You Need to Know

October 9, 2025

If you have a child who is struggling academically or maybe has a diagnosis like ADHD, dyslexia or a learning disability, they may qualify for school accommodations often called an…

Grateful for LearningRx and The Many Life Changing Stories

November 26, 2024

As we approach Thanksgiving, my wife and I are so thankful to have been part of LearningRx and the many life changing stories we have witnessed over these past 16…

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There is Good News and Bad News Regarding Students’ Reading Progress

9 Apr at 5:47 am

If you have a young one struggling to read, as you consider reading help, there is important data to consider – some of it good and some not so good.…

From Reading Frustration to Reading For Fun

August 23, 2024

Ryder recently completed his LearningRx training and saw big jumps in his reading skills. Ryder went from reading frustration to reading for fun. His mom wrote, “We LOVE Learning Rx!!…

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From Nagging to Peace!

18 Mar at 10:48 am

Vince was struggling with organizational issues in junior high school. He struggled to complete his homework and would often forget to turn it in after completing it. He also struggled…

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From Hating Books to “I Can’t Put Them Down!”

November 21, 2025

Isla came to LearningRx in second grade due to her struggles with reading, focus and memory. She has been consistently pulled out of class to work with her reading specialist…

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From Frustrated to Focused: How LearningRx Changed Life for a Student with ADHD

16 Jan at 12:11 pm

In celebrating our 17-year anniversary, Kilian is one of our initial students whose life was transformed by LearningRx. Check out his story: Kilian’s Struggles with ADHD Kilian was diagnosed with…

From D’s and F’s to the Honor Roll!

July 27, 2024

https://youtu.be/7PgL-jHfufg?si=B_OvHrtv2Z6eQF1j Jake came to LearningRx in 8th grade. His mom was frustrated as she saw so much potential in Jake, but he was not performing well in school. He struggled to stay…

From Distracted to Driven – Transforming Mason’s Attention Skills

November 15, 2024

Mason was an energetic child – hyperactive. LearningRx changed him from being distracted to driven with his training focused on transforming Mason’s attention skills. Prior to LearningRx, his parents felt…

Finding the “Disconnect”

July 24, 2024

Amelia came to LearningRx when she was 9 years old. Her parents shared: “Our daughter, Amelia, is a struggling learner. She has difficulty reading (she still sounds out nearly every…

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The Overlap Between Executive Function and ADHD

28 Jan at 12:22 pm

I receive a lot of questions from parents around how ADHD and Executive function relate: If there is an Executive Function struggle does this mean my child is also ADHD…

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Early Reading Struggles? What the Research Says About Delaying Reading Interventions

August 16, 2024

When your child is struggling to learn to read, you may be told “just give it time, your child will read when they are ready.” However, this can be a…

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Does a Child Outgrow Attention Issues?

1 Jun at 7:22 am

When a child struggles with attention issues, parents sometimes expect them to outgrow this. But do they? The short answer is that sometimes symptoms improve — but attention weaknesses don’t…

Discerning the Best Options for ADHD Help

August 30, 2024

Discerning the best options for ADHD help can be overwhelming. In a recent study, the CDC estimates that 11.3% of school aged children are diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD is also the…

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The Difference Between Brain Training & Tutoring

26 Feb at 3:10 pm

As you seek additional academic support for your child, it’s helpful to understand when certain strategies – tutoring or brain training – is the ideal option. Let’s look at the…

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Is LearningRx Backed by Science? A Deep Dive Into LearningRx Peer-Reviewed Research

December 5, 2025

When seeking a learning intervention to help you or your loved one improve performance in areas including reading (dyslexia), attention (ADHD), and executive function, or if you are seeking help…

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Common Misconceptions About Dyslexia

November 7, 2024

We often get asked, when a child struggles with reading or is flipping letters, if they have dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it difficult to read, write and…

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Changing the Trajectory of a Child’s Life

May 16, 2025

We love having the privilege of changing the trajectory of a child’s life. We often receive updates from students we have worked with many years ago and the success they…

Catch Them Early: Empower Success Through Early Intervention

March 27, 2025

If your child is struggling, it’s helpful to catch them early and empower success through early intervention. Parents have the opportunity to empower success through early intervention. Sully’s sister,…

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Can a Student Go From Hating School to Loving School?

October 5, 2023

Fabian and Mary Kay sought out LearningRx when their son, Nathan, was going into 8th grade. Nathan had consistently struggled in school. He had difficulties with reading, writing and attention.…

Brain Training to Build Reading Skills

April 3, 2025

If you or a loved one consistently struggles with reading, brain training to build reading skills may be the key to improving. Many interventions aim to help build reading…

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LearningRx Brain Training During Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Recovery

13 May at 2:05 pm

Whether you or a loved one has suffered a TBI related to sports concussions, a stroke, accident or chemo brain, LearningRx training has been a helpful intervention for many clients.…

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Is LearningRx Brain Training Supported by Science?

27 Mar at 3:27 pm

We are often asked if there is research and data supporting the efficacy of LearningRx training. This is often because you can hear mixed opinions about brain training in general.…

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You Watched Them Try So Hard… But They’re Still Behind in Reading. What’s Next?

20 May at 1:50 pm

If your child is still struggling with reading after this school year, summer can be an ideal time to try to catch-up or at least maintain skills. It is critical…

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An 8-Year-Old’s Breakthrough: Autism, Hope, and the Power of LearningRx Training

September 10, 2025

Bradley is diagnosed with autism and was struggling to make friends, had reading and spelling challenges and difficulties with sensory processing. It’s common for individuals on the autism spectrum to…

AJ’s Reading Transformation!

March 4, 2024

https://youtu.be/VlhM4hozxnA?si=RhQs7_Ig2OXa0A8l Aaron is a middle school teacher and his daughter, AJ, had always struggled with reading and reading comprehension. Given Aaron’s knowledge of the options in the school district, they…

ADHD Help – Life Before LearningRx vs. Life After LearningRx

April 29, 2024

https://youtu.be/BUujjJAkjOM?si=y_lp9c8G9pzTIguy 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…

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ADHD help for adults

March 7, 2025

If you are seeking ADHD help for adults, LearningRx training can be a helpful option as ADHD is the most common diagnosis we work with – including school aged students…

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ADHD and Executive function

March 20, 2025

Noah came to LearningRx his senior year and had been struggling as a result of his ADHD and executive function difficulties. His parents had tried many interventions over the years, but…

Addy’s Love for Reading!

May 10, 2024

https://youtu.be/rlKg_jcaAsE?si=JW0hyozvyYt8xrpb Addy has not always loved to read, in fact, she hated reading and school just a few months ago. This caused her parents to seek reading help and they were…

Addressing the Root Cause of Attention Issues

September 27, 2024

Mary’s parents were focused on addressing the root cause of attention issues. She is a fun, enthusiastic 1st grader who was struggling. The first step for Mary was to complete a cognitive…

Accommodations, IEPs and LearningRx – Helping Kevin Improve

December 7, 2024

Kevin’s parent’s goal was helping Kevin improve and they looked at accommodations, IEPs and LearningRx. When a child is struggling academically and/or has a diagnosis like ADHD, dyslexia, ASD or…

A Sobering Picture of Children’s Reading Levels

February 12, 2025

A new report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress paints a sobering picture of children’s reading levels. The report, based on 2024 test scores, found that a record-low number…

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17 Years, 1 Standard: Excellence – LearningRx Savage Does It Again!

August 14, 2025

We are excited to be celebrating our 17th year of service to the southwest metro area and for the 17th year in a row, LearningRx Savage was awarded the Excellent…

15 Years of Changed Lives!

August 9, 2024

This month we are celebrating our Director of Training, Brad Olson, on 15 years with LearningRx in Savage! Brad shares: “I so enjoy working with students—from school-age kids learning to read…

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10 Years Later — Changing Rosa’s Life!

June 6, 2024

https://youtu.be/AT1C_ZuFeyY?si=BNsvuAtoT2sDKXm_ Rosa came to LearningRx roughly 10 years ago between her 3rd and 4th grade years. Prior to LearningRx, her parents had tried many different strategies and interventions, but they were not seeing…

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Bailey’s Story: “Nothing Worked Until We Found LearningRx!”

December 3, 2025

Bailey came to LearningRx Savage as a 17-year-old due to his many struggles. His parents had tried to avoid a diagnosis not wanting to label Bailey and preferring to address…

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Executive Function Improvements After Brain Training

3 Sep at 11:10 am

Very Bright, Yet Struggling Graeme is extremely bright, but like many students with ADHD, he was struggling with the “how to do” of school. His parents shared that since starting high school,…

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Gabby Didn’t Let Her Dyslexia Define Her

19 Aug at 7:16 am

How Has LearningRx Training Helped Clients with Dyslexia? Dyslexia is the second most common diagnosis we work with at LearningRx (ADHD is the most common). Recent data (based on results…

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Why does my child have to read everything twice?

12 Aug at 5:01 am

When your child is reading it may be common for them to read a passage multiple times. Parents or teachers may assume a child is just being lazy or is…

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17 Years in a Row! LearningRx Savage Wins a Community Impact and Excellence in Customer Service Award

5 Aug at 9:27 am

We love what we do at LearningRx Savage, and we have been so blessed to be able to serve families in the southwest metro. Our goal is that our passion…

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Why Some Students Struggle with Test Taking

29 Jul at 10:49 am

Has your child ever come home from a test saying, “I knew the answers—I just couldn’t do it on the test”? If so, you’re not alone. Many parents assume poor…

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5 Back-to-School Struggles That Are Really About Brain Skills (Not Effort)

1 Aug at 3:23 am

Quick answer: Many common school frustrations (like rereading the same page, homework that drags on for hours, needing instructions repeated, losing focus mid-task, or “forgetting” material learned last year) aren’t…

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The Limits of Accommodations (IEPs or 504 plans)

22 Jul at 5:28 am

David’s Experience – Accommodations or Root Cause? David is very bright, but his struggles with attention (ADHD), memory and processing speed made school very difficult. His mother was told that,…

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From Struggling with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia to Stronger Skills

15 Jul at 5:48 am

For students diagnosed with dyslexia or dysgraphia, academics can be challenging. Solene was diagnosed with both. Her diagnosis manifested as weaknesses in working memory, auditory processing and phonological processing. How…

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“The Transformation Has Been Incredible” | LearningRx Review

6 Jul at 10:16 am

Evie was diagnosed with ADHD. She had an IEP and was part of reading and math intervention groups the past few years. However, despite these interventions, Evie was not making…

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Is Your Child Ready for the New School Year?

2 Jul at 4:56 am

Summer is here and you may be wondering if your child is up for the new school year in a few months. Whether your child breezed through the year or…

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What Slow Processing Speed Actually Looks Like at Home and School

1 Jul at 3:58 am

Your child is bright. You know it, and you see their potential. But somewhere between understanding something and doing something with it, things fall apart. Homework takes three times as…

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My Child Is Still Behind in Reading. What Should I Do?

1 Jun at 3:07 am

The school year is wrapping up, and you already know something isn’t quite right. Maybe your child came home with a reading level that was behind their grade. Maybe they…

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LearningRx and ADHD

5 May at 6:24 am

As you seek ADHD help, it’s important to make sure the intervention you choose is backed by strong research and evidence. An ADHD diagnosis is the most common diagnosis we…

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LearningRx Training and Dyslexia

30 Apr at 9:25 am

If you are seeking help for a loved one with a dyslexia diagnosis, you may be wondering how LearningRx training in Savage can help. LearningRx Training Results for People with…

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New Study: LearningRx Brain Training for Adults with Post-COVID Brain Fog

1 May at 3:02 am

A new peer-reviewed study published in the international journal Brain Sciences highlights encouraging outcomes for adults struggling with post-COVID cognitive symptoms (often called “brain fog”) following LearningRx cognitive training. Here’s…

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Beyond Attention: How Does ADHD Affect Learning?

31 Mar at 3:01 pm

When most people think of ADHD, they picture a kid who can’t sit still or a student who’s always staring out the window. But ADHD is far more complex than…

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The Brain Behind the Struggle: Understanding Why Learning Feels Hard for Your Child

1 Mar at 3:47 am

Brain Awareness Week 2026 | Understanding Cognitive Skills & Learning Challenges Does your child struggle with schoolwork despite trying their best? Do you find yourself repeating instructions multiple times, only…

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From Reading Frustration to All Smiles

4 Feb at 11:51 am

AJ’s Reading Difficulties AJ did generally did very well in school – she was on task and engaged. However, anything that had to do with reading was a different story.…

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Why Can My Child Focus on Video Games but Not on Schoolwork?

1 Feb at 4:45 am

It’s very likely that at some point you have said (or wondered), “Why can my child play video games for hours but can’t focus on homework for five minutes?” And…

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How Is AI Changing Learning — and What Skills Do Kids Need Most?

1 Jan at 3:16 am

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a future idea — it’s transforming how kids learn right now. From elementary classroom experiments to teenagers using AI to do schoolwork at home,…

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LearningRx Savage’s 2025 Smart Mom’s Toybox!

December 10, 2025

This year LearningRx Savage is excited to bring you this year’s Smart Mom’s Toybox! This is one of our favorite traditions to help ease your gift giving while strengthening your…

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How Can I Support My Child’s Confidence When School Feels Hard?

December 1, 2025

When school feels overwhelming, many kids start to doubt their abilities long before they lose actual ground in their academics. Confidence doesn’t disappear overnight—it erodes with every “I can’t,” every…

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What Signs of Academic Progress Should You Be Seeing Midway Through the School Year?

November 18, 2025

Now that we are deeper into the school year, it’s a good time to assess your child’s progress. But what should you be looking for? Academic Markers There are the…

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Why Productive Struggle Builds More Resilient Learners

November 1, 2025

When your child gets frustrated with a tough math problem or a new reading skill, it can be tempting to jump in and help. But here’s something powerful to remember:…

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Can You Train Your Brain Like Chris Hemsworth on “Limitless”?

October 1, 2025

When Chris Hemsworth took on the challenge of boosting his brain power in Limitless: Live Better Now with Chris Hemsworth (National Geographic/Disney+), he put the spotlight on something scientists, psychologists,…

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Aiden Went From Homework Frustration To….

October 6, 2022

Watch Aiden’s Twin Cities Live segment below: Diane was concerned as her fourth grade son, Aiden, hated homework and was not at all motivated in school or with homework. At…

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School Psychologist Turned LearningRx Researcher!

September 5, 2023

Evan struggled with reading and spelling. His mom, Amy, was a school psychologist and they had tried various ways to help him. The issue became urgent when Evan’s spelling continued to…

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Time to Catch Up!

June 27, 2023

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…

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The ADHD Research Says….

July 7, 2023

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…

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70 Years Post Brain Injury, LearningRx Training Changed Wayne’s Life

August 29, 2025

Wayne had struggled ever since he could remember. When Wayne was 2 years old, his father had shaken him intensely to dislodge something he was choking on. The result was a traumatic…

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Why Some Kids Struggle to Read (Even After Lots of Practice)

September 1, 2025

When kids struggle to read, you’ve probably heard the advice: “Just keep practicing. It’ll click eventually.” But what happens when it doesn’t click—no matter how many hours of practice, tutoring,…

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Why Is My Child Struggling So Much to Adjust to School This Year?

August 1, 2025

The first few weeks of school can be tough for many kids, but if your child is melting down, zoning out, or constantly saying, “I hate school,” you’re probably wondering:…

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Why Does My Child Resist Reading—and What Can I Do About It?

July 30, 2025

If your child resists reading—or avoids it altogether—you’re not alone. For many families, reading becomes a daily battle filled with frustration, tears, and growing concern. While some kids naturally gravitate…