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As a parent of a teen with a learning disability, the future can feel uncertain. You may wonder if your child will ever gain the independence and skills they need to succeed in life and work after high school. It’s a valid concern. Teens with learning disabilities often face challenges that extend beyond the classroom, ...

The holiday season is here, and we’ve got our annual roundup of smart games & gifts for the whole family! Here are some brain-boosting games, puzzles, and activities you can use to connect as a family, have fun, and exercise brain skills while you’re at it. Slapburger This is a fast-paced remix of games like ...

Now that your young adult is off at college, you may be looking for ways to support them from home. The traditional care package is a fun and relatively affordable way to treat your young adult to a surprise with thoughtful gifts and snacks that can serve as a pick-me-up and reminder that they’re in ...

Johnny’s reading skills and IQ soared, but before LearningRx his standardized tests showed that Johnny excelled in math, but his reading and writing skills were not meeting standards.  His mom, Andrea, was looking for a reading tutor, but friends recommended a different approach – LearningRx training. Johnny’s initial cognitive skills assessment at LearningRx showed why there ...

Johnny’s reading skills and IQ soared, but before LearningRx his standardized tests showed that Johnny excelled in math, but his reading and writing skills were not meeting standards.  His mom, Andrea, was looking for a reading tutor, but friends recommended a different approach – LearningRx training. Johnny’s initial cognitive skills assessment at LearningRx showed why there ...

Johnny’s standardized tests showed that Johnny excelled in math, but his reading and writing skills were not meeting standards.  His mom, Andrea, was looking for a reading tutor, but friends recommended a different approach – LearningRx training. Johnny’s initial cognitive skills assessment at LearningRx showed why there was such a gap between his math and reading ...

When individuals improve their mental or cognitive skills, it can be a transformational experience. These complex abilities are invaluable throughout all stages of life, for school-aged learners, adults in the workplace, and anyone else, too. But what are cognitive skills, and how do they differ from other abilities we possess?  Cognitive skills are what we ...

For learners located near the United States Air Force Academy, there are plenty of options for one-on-one support. Whether you’re looking at tutoring services or other options, such as dedicated brain training, it can be daunting to know where to start. At LearningRx Colorado Springs, we know how overwhelming it can feel. That’s why we’re ...

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. ...

Noah’s academic struggles in reading, comprehension, writing and math led his parents to seek help. His test scores were low and his parents were looking for reading and math help as well as ways to improve reading comprehension and writing. They considered tutoring, but it seemed like more of the same that hadn’t been working in school. A friend ...