LearningRx Eagan Blog

When deciding on a strategy to help a struggling student, it is important to understand the difference between training and tutoring.  For those seeking reading help, math help, attention help or general assistance with academics, tutoring is a common strategy.  But is that the ideal strategy in every circumstance?  It’s important to understand the difference between tutoring and ...

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, it can be difficult to understand the extent to which it impacts others. To help, below are some phrases to not say to someone with ADHD:  If ...

In helping Kevin improve, his parents considered accommodations, IEPs and LearningRx. When a child is struggling academically and/or has a diagnosis like ADHD, dyslexia, ASD or a general learning disability, there are several options to consider.  Common school intervention strategies include an IEP and accommodations.  These can be helpful as they enable a child to have 1-on-1 ...

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 years! We opened the center mainly due to the difficulties our youngest daughter, Catie, was experiencing.  She was diagnosed with ADHD, receptive and expressive language delays ...

Because navigating the holidays with an ADHD child can be a challenge, below are some tips to support ADHD kids over the holidays: Maintain Structure: With more time off and more travelling, schedules can be disrupted.  In spite of these changes, it is important to try to keep consistent wake-up, meal, and bedtime schedules to avoid overstimulation ...

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 he would outgrow these attention issues, but it was not happening.   School was progressing but Mason’s attention skills were not improving.  It was impacting his academics as everything ...

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 spell. Below are some common misconceptions about dyslexia If you have a child with dyslexia or are worried this could be the case, what are ...

Reading is an essential skill that opens doors to knowledge and opportunities making it important to choose wisely when seeking strategies to help students with reading struggles. For some children, learning to read doesn’t come easily. If your child is struggling with reading, you are not alone. The key is to identify the specific issue ...

Johnny’s reading skills and IQ soared, but before LearningRx his 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 a different approach – LearningRx training. Johnny’s initial cognitive skills assessment at LearningRx showed why there ...

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 as well as ways to improve reading comprehension and writing. They considered tutoring, but it seemed like more of the same that hadn’t been working in school. A friend ...