My Child Has a Diagnosis, Now What? Posted on June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 by Rich Frieder Receiving a diagnosis can be a positive step in helping a child succeed and improve their overall performance. There is a myriad of diagnosis — ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Dysgraphia, Executive Function Disorder, Auditory Processing Disorder, TBI, to name a few. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a learning disability, what are …
My Child Has a Diagnosis, Now What? Posted on June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 by Rich Frieder Receiving a diagnosis can be a positive step in helping a child succeed and improve their overall performance. There is a myriad of diagnosis — ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Dysgraphia, Executive Function Disorder, Auditory Processing Disorder, TBI, to name a few. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a learning disability, what are …
Real-Life Math Practice Ideas for Summer Posted on June 19, 2024May 13, 2024 by Sandra Zamalis Keeping your kids’ math skills sharp through the summer may not sound too fun, but it doesn’t have to be as complicated or boring as you might think! Students lose significant momentum in areas like math and reading when they’re not “exercising” these skills during the break, and summer is a great opportunity to take …
Why is Writing Such an Important Skill for Kids to Practice? Posted on June 19, 2024June 17, 2024 by Maureen Loftus We think of reading and math as key academic skills to sharpen through the summer months, but writing is just as important! Writing requires your brain to incorporate every single cognitive skill—which is one reason why it’s such a challenge for many students. Cognitive Skills & Writing As we said above, writing uses every cognitive …
Troubleshooting Struggles with Reading During the Summer Posted on June 12, 2024May 13, 2024 by Sandra Zamalis Reading during the summer is a great chance to really get a sense of how your child is progressing (and potentially troubleshoot some struggles before next school year). Whether you’re doing a formal summer reading program (like this one) or just watching your child as they read around the house, here are some warning signs …
10 Years Later — Changing Rosa’s Life! Posted on June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 by Rich Frieder Rosa came to LearningRx roughly 10 years ago between her 3rd and 4th grade years. Prior to LearningRx, her parents had tried many different strategies and interventions, but they were not seeing improvement. She could not read and math was incredibly difficult. Rosa could not retain information which impacted her ability to recognize words in reading. Her auditory processing weakness …
10 Years Later — Changing Rosa’s Life! Posted on June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 by Rich Frieder Rosa came to LearningRx roughly 10 years ago between her 3rd and 4th grade years. Prior to LearningRx, her parents had tried many different strategies and interventions, but they were not seeing improvement. She could not read and math was incredibly difficult. Rosa could not retain information which impacted her ability to recognize words in reading. Her auditory processing weakness …
10 Years Later — Changing Rosa’s Life! Posted on June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 by Rich Frieder Rosa came to LearningRx roughly 10 years ago between her 3rd and 4th grade years. Prior to LearningRx, her parents had tried many different strategies and interventions, but they were not seeing improvement. She could not read and math was incredibly difficult. Rosa could not retain information which impacted her ability to recognize words in reading. Her auditory processing weakness …
Types of Learning and Brain Training Posted on May 29, 2024April 16, 2024 by Ginny Hornby “I’m a visual learner.” How many times have you heard someone say that? You may have even heard that from your child. For decades, students of all ages have been subdivided by different types of learning—most commonly, auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning. These methods are often used to convey how a particular individual learns most …
A Brain-Based College Prep Checklist Posted on May 24, 2024April 2, 2024 by Dargan Coggeshall As high school students prepare to embark on their college journeys, they often focus on academics, extracurriculars, and standardized tests. While these are undoubtedly important aspects of college preparation, there’s another crucial component that can significantly impact their success: whether their brain is ready for the independence and rigor of college academics. In today’s competitive …