Accommodations vs. Root-Cause Intervention for Learning Struggles Posted on September 29, 2023August 22, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Learning is a unique journey, filled with its own set of challenges and triumphs. For individuals who face learning struggles, whether in school or everyday life, finding effective solutions becomes a top priority. Two prominent approaches that have gained attention in the field of education and cognitive training are accommodations and root-cause intervention.Let’s delve into …
Weak Cognitive Skills That are Common in Kids With Learning Disabilities Posted on September 27, 2023August 30, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Learning disabilities can pose significant challenges for children as they navigate their academic journeys. While these challenges may vary depending on the specific learning disability, a common thread often exists in the form of weak cognitive skills. Cognitive skills are the brain-based abilities that enable us to process information, think, learn, and solve problems. In …
Young Adult Brain Injury Recovery: Getting Your Life Back Posted on September 22, 2023August 15, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall After a TBI or concussion, it can be hard to adjust to a new “normal.” Your brain has changed, and every area of your life has been impacted. Brain injury recovery can happen quickly for some individuals; however, for others, there are long-term effects that have to be managed. Did You Know… Brain injuries are …
Optimizing Executive Functioning Posted on September 20, 2023September 13, 2023 by Susie McDaniel Have you ever heard a teacher say something along the lines of, “Your student is really smart, but …”? Or perhaps you’ve seen it first-hand with your own child or teen—an otherwise bright student who just can’t seem to stay organized or motivated to complete their homework. Or maybe they struggle to pay attention or …
If Your Child is Struggling, You Have 3 Main Options Posted on September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Rich Frieder Accommodate Accommodations are a passive strategy that accepts the current struggles as permanent, and copes by lowering expectations or using medications (like ADHD medication) to control behavior. An IEP would be an example of this. For example, when a child is diagnosed with ADHD, they often receive accommodations that allow them to do their work in …
If Your Child is Struggling, You Have 3 Main Options Posted on September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Rich Frieder Accommodate Accommodations are a passive strategy that accepts the current struggles as permanent, and copes by lowering expectations or using medications (like ADHD medication) to control behavior. An IEP would be an example of this. For example, when a child is diagnosed with ADHD, they often receive accommodations that allow them to do their work in …
If Your Child is Struggling, You Have 3 Main Options Posted on September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Rich Frieder Accommodate Accommodations are a passive strategy that accepts the current struggles as permanent, and copes by lowering expectations or using medications (like ADHD medication) to control behavior. An IEP would be an example of this. For example, when a child is diagnosed with ADHD, they often receive accommodations that allow them to do their work in …
3 Active Studying Strategies to Help Students Take Ownership of Their Learning Posted on September 15, 2023August 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall When it comes to middle school, high school, and college, it’s so important for kids to begin the process of taking ownership of their study sessions. Passive studying (like reviewing notes) is not sufficient for most learners. Instead, it’s critical that students learn strategies to actively engage with the material they’re trying to learn so …
Finding Focus: Attention Can be Trained Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Susie McDaniel + 3 Other Fun Facts About Attention Many of the clients who come to LearningRx with an ADHD diagnosis (for themselves or their child or teen) are at the very beginning of their search for help. They often don’t know about the different types of attention, that ADHD is actually rooted in clusters of weak …
Corporate Skill Strengthening- LearningRx Texarkana Posted on September 8, 2023September 12, 2023 by Regina Latimer Brain training focuses on strengthening cognitive skills. With brain training, you can target skills that help you be top notch at your job. Brain Training improves job skills to become a stronger, more confident thinker. – concentration – memory -processing speed