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When you or your child struggles with learning, attention, or memory, the first step to understanding the root cause is often an assessment. At LearningRx, our cognitive assessment provides valuable insights into how the brain processes information. Here are some common questions people have about our assessment and how it fits into the larger picture ...

Learning challenges can affect children far beyond the classroom, influencing not only their academic performance but also their social interactions, self-esteem, and overall emotional well-being. Left unaddressed, these struggles can set the stage for long-term issues that impact their future confidence and trajectory. Academic Challenges: Falling Behind and Staying Behind Children with learning difficulties, such ...

As parents, it’s natural to hope that your child will outgrow learning challenges over time. After all, kids grow and change so much that it can be tempting to assume that difficulties with reading, math, or attention will resolve on their own. However, research indicates that most children do not outgrow learning challenges without intervention. ...

As a parent, understanding your child’s academic progress can be challenging. Teachers see your child in the learning environment every day and can offer valuable insights into their habits and challenges. Asking the right questions can help identify potential learning struggles that may be tied to cognitive skill weaknesses.  Here are five questions to ask ...

When a child struggles in school, it’s natural to want to find immediate solutions to help them succeed. Many parents and educators turn to accommodations—like extra time on tests, modified assignments, or reduced homework—as a way to support students with learning difficulties. While these accommodations can offer temporary relief, they are not a long-term solution. ...

Reading is a fundamental skill that opens doors to a world of knowledge and imagination. However, not every child finds reading easy or enjoyable. Struggling with reading comprehension can be particularly challenging, affecting not only academic performance but also self-esteem and motivation. If you notice any of the following warning signs, it may be time ...

As parents and educators, we often emphasize the importance of academic skills—reading, writing, and arithmetic. While these are undoubtedly crucial, there’s a deeper layer that significantly impacts a child’s ability to learn and succeed: cognitive skills and executive functioning skills. At LearningRx, we focus on strengthening these foundational skills to ensure that children not only ...

As summer wraps up and you start really thinking about your kids going back to school, it can be overwhelming to consider all the ways they need to be prepared for a new school year. While there are a lot of things you can do to set them up for a strong start, here are ...

As you spend more time with your kids over the summer, there are some signs to watch for that may look like behavior issues but are actually often rooted in cognitive deficits. Identifying these areas now and being proactive about addressing them can save you and your kids some stress and overwhelm in the fall! ...

We think of reading and math as key academic skills to sharpen through the summer months, but writing is just as important! Writing requires your brain to incorporate every single cognitive skill—which is one reason why it’s such a challenge for many students. Cognitive Skills & Writing As we said above, writing uses every cognitive ...