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Visual processing skills are crucial for interpreting, analyzing, and understanding the visual information that bombards us daily. These skills involve the brain’s ability to perceive, process, and make sense of visual stimuli, which is essential for tasks ranging from reading and learning to navigation and problem-solving. There are actually several sub-categories of visual processing skills ...

If your child is struggling through another school year, you may be seeking out tutoring as a solution to help them overcome learning challenges and achieve better grades. While tutoring is beneficial for some, it might not always yield the desired results for everyone. Here are some of the things to look at to make ...

Stressful moments happen frequently. Whether you’re a child or adult, it’s easy for emotions to ramp up and suddenly feel out of control. As adults, we’ve learned to regulate these emotional outbursts, but kids do not have that luxury—unless they’re taught how to do it. Coregulation happens when a steady presence helps to ease the ...

We can’t learn, focus, or reason well when we’re stressed. And it’s not simply a matter of overwhelm; there are real, biological and chemical changes that happen in your body that make learning physiologically impossible when your brain is in a state of stress. Understanding this is CRITICAL for helping struggling learners in particular, but ...

Logic games are a great way to build strategic thinking and reasoning skills that are essential for thinking, learning, and problem-solving. Weak logic skills are a primary reason for learning struggles, particularly in areas like math and comprehension.  Here are some of our favorite logic games to recommend to families looking to build this skill ...

Summer is a wonderful time for children to unwind and enjoy a break from their regular school routines. However, as a parent, it’s important to be aware of potential learning challenges that may arise during this time. At LearningRx, we understand the importance of recognizing red flags that may indicate a need for additional educational ...

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to read, write, and spell. It can make reading a challenging and frustrating task, and as a result, it can negatively impact academic performance. For kids with dyslexia, the summer break can provide an opportunity to work on their skills without the pressures of school. ...

Summer break is often considered a time for children to relax, play and enjoy the outdoors. However, many parents and educators worry that the extended break from school can result in a loss of academic skills and knowledge that children gained during the school year. This phenomenon is commonly known as the “summer slide”. Let’s ...

Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and spending time with family and friends. But it’s also a time when kids can lose some of the reading skills they gained during the school year. Reading over the summer is one of the easiest and most guaranteed ways to keep up their cognitive momentum and keep ...

The English language doesn’t do us any favors with its abundance of spelling “rules” and exceptions, but for kids especially, grasping accurate and confident spelling skills can feel unreachable. While in the digital age many spelling mistakes are fixed by autocorrect or that squiggly red line that pops up under your mistakes, it’s still important ...