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Whether your holiday plans include cozy nights at home or long road trips, you’ll likely find yourself with some downtime. What better way to fill it than with festive holiday brain games that bring the family together while giving everyone a chance to flex their cognitive muscles? These holiday-themed games are not only fun but ...

Shopping for holiday or birthday gifts for children with autism? When choosing presents, you’ll want to factor in the child’s developmental level, interests, and sensory needs—the latter of which can include sensory-seeking and sensory-avoiding behaviors. Whether you’re looking for an educational toy, a sensory-friendly activity, or a therapeutic experience that feels like fun, here are ...

In helping Kevin improve, his parents considered accommodations, IEPs and LearningRx. When a child is struggling academically and/or has a diagnosis like ADHD, dyslexia, ASD or a general learning disability, there are several options to consider.  Common school intervention strategies include an IEP and accommodations.  These can be helpful as they enable a child to have 1-on-1 ...

Kevin’s parent’s goal was helping Kevin succeed and they looked at IEPs, accommodations and LearningRx. When a child is struggling academically and/or has a diagnosis like ADHD, dyslexia, ASD or a general learning disability, there are several options to consider.  Common school intervention strategies include an IEP and accommodations.  These can be helpful as they enable a ...

Kevin’s parent’s goal was helping Kevin improve and they looked at accommodations, IEPs and LearningRx. When a child is struggling academically and/or has a diagnosis like ADHD, dyslexia, ASD or a general learning disability, there are several options to consider.  Common school intervention strategies include an IEP and accommodations.  These can be helpful as they enable a ...

ADHD kids in particular can struggle with the lack of structure and changes in routine. So when the holidays roll around and there are different events and family visits how do you handle it? You prepare! Here are a few tips: Provide Structure for ADHD Kids While school breaks provide fun and connections, many ADHD ...

Across all age groups, students are grappling with increased challenges in reading ability. From kids to teens to college-aged learners, students of all ages may need more reading help than in the past. But if tutoring hasn’t yielded good results, you may feel like your options are limited. How do you provide your student with ...

The journey to recovery after a brain injury can be an overwhelming and uncertain path. Many survivors are told that their cognitive function may not improve significantly, or they are advised to “wait and see” if time brings healing. But at LearningRx, we believe in taking a proactive approach to cognitive recovery. By focusing on ...

Strong critical thinking is foundational for effective decision-making and learning at any age. If you or your child struggles in this area, logic games are a great tool to exercise reasoning skills in a low-stakes way that’s fun and engaging! Here are a Few Fun Logic Games to Try: Set (Ages 6+) A “set” of ...

Buying gifts for tweens can be a challenge. A large percentage of middle schoolers already have smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles, making it harder to find games and toys that will keep them entertained. We’ve scoured Amazon to find some of the top award-winning (or nominated) activities and games for tweens that will help ...