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Noah came to LearningRx his senior year and had been struggling as a result of his ADHD and executive function difficulties.  His parents had tried many interventions over the years, but strategies like tutoring, ADHD coaching and school interventions did not help Noah get past these difficulties. His dad shared that they were hoping his LearningRx ...

You know your child is bright, curious, and capable—but it may feel like they struggle to show these qualities when it comes to school or other daily responsibilities. If your learner has a tough time staying on track with homework, getting organized, or planning their time, they may be dealing with issues related to executive ...

If you’ve ever watched your child stare at a math word problem in frustration—pencil tapping, eyes glazing over, and maybe even tears welling up—you’re not alone. Many students who are capable of handling basic math operations suddenly freeze when faced with a problem wrapped in words. Why does this happen, and more importantly, how can ...

The SAT is offered seven times yearly, starting in March. If your teen is planning to take the standardized college admissions test and you want to help them prepare, here are some top tips from experts to consider. #1: Enroll them in cognitive skills training. Achieving high scores isn’t just about the knowledge your teen ...

We often get asked, when a child struggles with reading or is flipping letters, if they have dyslexia symptoms. Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it difficult to read, write and spell. Here are some common myths about Dyslexia: At LearningRx, whether a child (or adult) has dyslexia or general struggles with reading, we ...

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Being a parent in the time of the internet, you may feel like Hercules fighting theHydra— you can duck and swing, but even if you cut off one head, two more grow back in aninstant. It’s a noble fight, one that you have the dedication for, but it can grow tiring. You don’thave to keep ...

When your smart child struggles, it’s natural to wonder why.  You may hear feedback at parent conferences like, “Your child is smart but he or she just needs to try harder or pay more attention, etc.”  But often students are trying but never seem to reach their potential.  They may be struggling in reading or math or having ...

When your smart child struggles, it’s natural to wonder why.  You may hear feedback at parent conferences like, “Your child is smart but he or she just needs to try harder or pay more attention, etc.”  But often students are trying but never seem to reach their potential.  They may be struggling in reading or math or having ...

When we think of students who struggle in school, we often picture those who have difficulty keeping up with the material. But what about students who grasp concepts quickly, breeze through assignments, and often find school “too easy”? Gifted students may excel academically, but they face their own set of challenges—particularly when it comes to ...