LearningRx Charlottesville Blog

Your brain is one of the most important organs in your body. Its system of neurons, neurochemicals, and core skills govern every other part of your body AND the way you are able to interact with the world around you. Doing some simple things can help keep your brain healthy so that, whether you’re 5 ...

Cognitive skills are the mental processes that allow us to think, learn, and remember. They include things like attention, memory, problem-solving, and processing speed. A cognitive skills assessment is a test that measures these abilities and can help identify strengths and weaknesses in different areas.  Here are four benefits of taking a cognitive skills assessment: ...

Reading comprehension is an essential skill that allows us to understand and retain the information we read. Whether you’re a student struggling to keep up with your studies or an adult looking to improve your reading skills, these seven tips can help you better comprehend what you read: #1: Preview the material before reading.  Take ...

Hyperactivity is a common behavior among children and is often associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It usually looks like restlessness, difficulty sitting still, and impulsivity. While hyperactivity is a common behavioral issue among children, it can also be a symptom of underlying cognitive skills deficits. Looking at the Real Reasons for Hyperactivity Cognitive ...

Are you a parent of a struggling reader? If so, you’re not alone. Every year, more and more students seem to be struggling with reading, and it can be frustrating and demoralizing. But there is hope! Research has shown that there are effective reading interventions that can help struggling readers improve their skills. Typical Reading ...

As a parent of a student who struggles in school, it can be difficult to know what type of help your child needs in order to succeed. Should you hire a tutor, pursue brain training, give it more time, or extend accommodations? There are many options and it can be overwhelming to choose the right ...

As parents, we want to do everything we can to help our kids succeed in school. The start of a new year is the perfect time to evaluate our children’s performance so far and establish some goals to help them reach their full potential. Here are three ways to set your kids up for a ...

Having a kid with ADHD can feel like you’re on a roller coaster. Either they are high energy and struggling to focus OR they are disengaged (and also struggling to focus). ADHD comes with its own unique strengths and weaknesses, but learning to help these kids think faster and learn more easily can be extremely ...

When you feel like you’re losing your edge or your cognitive abilities are beginning to decline, you may search everywhere for SOMETHING to help. Getting memory help is a great way to prolong your confidence and quality of life as you get older! Here are some research-backed methods for helping yourself or loved ones maintain ...

Whether you’re traveling this holiday season or staying close to home, you’re probably going to have some downtime to fill with people of all different ages. Collaborative brain games are a great way to practice some attention, memory, and thinking skills while having fun together!  Here’s a roundup of 5 holiday-themed brain games you can ...