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ACT: American College Testing What it is: A national college admissions exam ADD/ADHD: Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder What it is: A learning struggle associated with weak attention skills – and sometimes accompanied by hyperactivity AP: Advanced Placement What it is: College-level curriculum offered in high school ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorders What it is: Complex ...

Learning disabilities are common and affect nearly 1 in 10 American children, according to the National Institute of Health. Despite how common they are, however, they often go undiagnosed. When it comes to our kids, our gut instincts kick in when something doesn’t add up. If you suspect your child may be battling a learning ...

As the homeschool teacher for her three boys, Katy Maughon had the unique opportunity to see firsthand where her children were struggling in their education. “I have a huge advantage as their teacher and mom to see that there was a problem in different areas for each of them,” she said. “You just know your ...

For parents of struggling learners, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start when it comes to choosing the right assessment. To help you navigate next steps, we’re sharing information about five types of learning-related assessments. While there are other types of learning-related assessments, these are some of the most common. Remember, the most important part ...

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when the brain is severely jarred or penetrated, causing damage to nerves and impairing function. The consequences of a TBI are determined by which parts of the brain sustain the injury. Anatomy of the brain The brain is divided into two hemispheres—the right hemisphere and the left hemisphere. ...

The after-school munchies are real and for parents looking to balance healthy living with tastes that kids will love, it can be hard to come up snack ideas that can fill them up just enough until dinner! Here are 12 healthy options that will keep your little learner satiated without loading them up on sugar. ...

We’re about a month into the school year and many parents are struggling with homework frustration. It’s not easy to be busy all day and then spend the evening in homework battles. Many parents choose to look for help in tutoring, but this is not a long-term solution as it does not identify the root ...

The Encinitas LearningRx Center was featured in a September 2021 article on “Why brain training instead of tutoring?” in The Coast News. https://thecoastnews.com/why-brain-training-instead-of-tutoring/

LearningRx Fort Collins had a piece about National Online Learning Day (Sept. 15) that was picked up a press release distribution website. https://www.prlog.org/12885514-september-15-is-national-online-learning-day-learningrx-brain-training-offers-online-training.html

The first LearningRx Center in Canada, Richmond Hill, had a feature article published in OnRichmondHill.com: “The One-Month School Check-In: A Guide to Help Parents Assess the First Few Weeks.” https://onrichmondhill.com/?q=articles/one-month-school-check-guide-help-parents-assess-first-few-weeks