LearningRx Woodbury Blog

If you or a loved one struggles with test taking, it’s important to understand the link between cognitive skills and test performance.   Why do some students excel on tests and others struggle?  Is it just related to how effectively they study?  Of course, preparing for a test is critical, but often a student will spend time studying ...

There are different types of learning assessments for struggling students.  If your child is struggling in school, you may be encouraged to get an assessment to help discern how to help and better understand what is happening. But do you need an assessment that provides a diagnosis like ADHD or dyslexia or a cognitive skills assessment? ...

A new report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress paints a sobering picture of children’s reading levels. The report, based on 2024 test scores, found that a record-low number of fourth and eighth-grade students in the U.S. had below-basic reading skills. According to the report, one-third (33%) of eighth graders had “below-basic” reading skills — the largest ...

Former Minnesota Gopher and Super Bowl Champion, Ben Utecht’s road to overcoming brain injuries, went through LearningRx. Ben was forced to retire due to the multiple concussions he experienced in his time playing football.  Ben had completed TBI care at Mayo Clinic and had on-going check-ins with his neurologist and experienced some improvement.  However, he was still ...

Owen is a 4th grader diagnosed with ADHD and his parents were seeking help for ADHD struggles.  However, his difficulties with attention were not his only challenges.  His father shared, “Owen is behind his classmates in reading and math.  He has a lot of difficulty with focus, and he gets easily frustrated.”  This frustration was causing a lot of stress ...

When seeking reading or dyslexia help, it’s important to understand the nuances of different approaches, especially when comparing LearningRx to the Orton-Gillingham (OG) methodology.  The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, multisensory method specifically designed for individuals with reading and dyslexia challenges. It emphasizes the importance of phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, and the integration of visual, auditory, ...

What enabled Aria’s academic transformation from struggling to thriving?  Like many students who struggle with reading, Aria was receiving reading help through her school, but she was still significantly below grade level.  Why can tutoring or school interventions help some students thrive, but others continue to struggle?  For students who just need to catch-up a bit, tutoring ...

As you research options, it is important to understand what sets LearningRx apart from other interventions. What is the LearningRx difference? We encourage you to diligently explore the options available to help your child or yourself but ask to see the peer-reviewed research conducted specifically on the intervention you are considering before making a decision.  Many programs ...

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

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 ...