Tips to Improve Reading Fluency Posted on February 28, 2024February 26, 2024 by Maureen Loftus If you have a kid who reads haltingly, with many stops and starts, you may be wondering what you can do to improve their reading fluency. Fluent reading is essential not only for smooth-sounding out loud reading, but also for comprehension and confidence. When kids are stopping and starting, struggling over every word, so much …
Concussions in Kids Sports & Their Impacts on Learning Posted on February 28, 2024January 29, 2024 by Sandra Zamalis Participation in sports is an integral part of a child’s development, fostering physical fitness, teamwork, and discipline. However, it’s important to not overlook the risk of injuries, particularly concussions. While concussions are common in various sports, their implications on a child’s cognitive function and learning abilities are often underestimated. Understanding Concussions: A concussion is a …
Math Struggles? Get the 411 on Dyscalculia Posted on February 27, 2024February 7, 2024 by Susie McDaniel Dyscalculia may sound like a fancy term, but it really just translates to “county badly.” The neurological disorder includes specific and persistent challenges in learning or comprehending mathematics, regardless of intelligence or motivation. In fact, even very smart people can have math struggles! And it’s not just about adding or multiplying numbers. People with dyscalculia …
Reasons for Test Anxiety: A Brain-Based Perspective Posted on February 7, 2024February 5, 2024 by Maureen Loftus Test anxiety is a common challenge faced by many students, impacting their ability to perform at their best during exams. This phenomenon can be attributed to various factors, some of which are deeply rooted in the brain’s functioning. If you’re frustrated by your student’s poor grades, even when they seem to know the content… Or …
5 Reasons Students Get Test Anxiety Posted on February 2, 2024December 28, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Test anxiety is a pervasive issue that many students face, impacting their ability to perform at their full potential during exams. At LearningRx, we understand the importance of addressing the root causes of test anxiety to unlock a student’s true learning potential. In this blog post, we’ll explore five common reasons why students experience test …
Supporting Brain Health: 10 Tips to Stay Sharp Posted on January 30, 2024January 3, 2024 by Susie McDaniel Don’t think of focusing on brain health as a New Year’s resolution. Nearly 80% of people who set New Year’s resolutions lose their resolve by mid-February. Instead, look for gradual ways to make small changes to improve your brain that will help improve your mental health, memory, attention, and sleep. Need some ideas? We’ve got …
Improving Attention Skills Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Rich Frieder We work with many individuals who struggles with attention issues or diagnosed with ADHD – combined type or inattentive. Lupe came to us due to these difficulties. Usually, when students struggle with attention (ADHD), it is due to a combination of other weaknesses that manifest as attention issues. The most common being processing speed. When cognitive skills are …
Improving Attention Skills Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Rich Frieder We work with many individuals who struggles with attention issues or diagnosed with ADHD – combined type or inattentive. Lupe came to us due to these difficulties. Usually, when students struggle with attention (ADHD), it is due to a combination of other weaknesses that manifest as attention issues. The most common being processing speed. When cognitive skills are …
Improving Attention Skills Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Rich Frieder We work with many individuals who struggles with attention issues or diagnosed with ADHD – combined type or inattentive. Lupe came to us due to these difficulties. Usually, when students struggle with attention (ADHD), it is due to a combination of other weaknesses that manifest as attention issues. The most common being processing speed. When cognitive skills are …
Signs of Weak Working Memory + How to Strengthen It Posted on January 24, 2024January 22, 2024 by Maureen Loftus Working memory is a critical skill for life and learning. However, for many students especially, weakness in this area contributes to struggles in the classroom, on tests and assignments, and even at home. Everything we do goes through working memory, so it’s vital to identify where your child’s struggles may be and to train those …