LearningRx Charlottesville Blog

In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to think critically is a fundamental skill that children need to thrive. Strong critical thinking skills are essential for applying information in new situations, solving problems, evaluating information they hear or see, and many other areas of learning and life. Here are six practical strategies to help children develop ...

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 ...

Starting school can be an exciting and challenging time for young learners. While academic skills are important, there are other fundamental abilities that can greatly contribute to a child’s success in kindergarten and beyond. Here, we’ll explore seven key skills that are crucial for early learning and cognitive development: #1: The Ability to Stay on ...

In recent years, the conversation around autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has evolved significantly. As our understanding deepens, so too does our recognition of the unique strengths and challenges these individuals face. It’s helpful to dig in and really understand what is going on in the brain of individuals on the spectrum to know how you ...

There are many situations when what you perceive as an attention problem is actually something else entirely. Kids who seem distracted, unable to focus, or who struggle with tasks like test-taking and reading often get labeled as “ADHD” or “disengaged” or “spacey” (among other things). But it’s critical to dig deeper and figure out what’s ...

Math is a subject that holds the key to problem-solving and critical thinking, but it often becomes the bane of many students’ academic journeys. The question that plagues educators, parents, and students alike is: Why do kids hate math? Here are three key factors that contribute to this aversion and what you can do to ...

Concussions are often associated with athletes and sports-related injuries, but they can happen to anyone. Whether it’s a car accident, a fall, or a blow to the head, concussions can have a profound impact on cognitive function.  The Complexity of Concussions: A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or ...

The brain is truly amazing in its ability to learn, grow, and change. What are the processes by which this happens? It all goes through cognitive skills. These are the foundational elements of focusing, taking in information, thinking, processing, and remembering. Cognitive skills dictate how your brain processes the world around you, and how you ...

Learning disabilities and differences impact thousands of students both in our community and around the country. These are students who don’t learn in conventional ways or struggle to keep up in mainstream classrooms, but do we really understand what’s going on? Let’s unpack what learning disabilities are, some of the most common types of learning ...

As the school year progresses, students often find themselves faced with an increasing workload and the need to juggle multiple responsibilities. Staying organized and developing effective studying habits becomes crucial for academic success. As motivation tends to dip in the last part of the school year, here are some things you can do to proactively ...