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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 ...

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 at ...

When seeking reading or dyslexia help, it’s important to understand the nuances of different approaches, especially when comparing them 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, ...

Through her LearningRx training, Aria went from struggling to thriving.  What drove Aria’s academic transformation?   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, but others continue to struggle?  For students who just need to ...

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 that the ideal strategy in every circumstance?  It’s important to understand the difference between tutoring and training ...

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 ...

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 ...