How the ADHD Brain Is Different: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Helping Your Child Posted on September 11, 2024August 12, 2024 by Sandra Zamalis As a parent, you want to understand your child’s unique needs, especially when it comes to their brain health. If your child has ADHD, you may wonder how their brain differs from neurotypical brains and what you can do to support their development. Let’s explore some key differences in brain structure, blood flow, neurotransmitter balance, …
The Truth About IEPs and Accommodations: Are They Really the Right Solution for Your Struggling Student? Posted on September 6, 2024August 6, 2024 by Dargan Coggeshall As parents, we want to give our children every opportunity to succeed. When school becomes a struggle, it’s only natural to seek out solutions that can ease their path. For many students, that solution comes in the form of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or classroom accommodations. These tools are designed to provide support, level …
Why Does My Child Hate School? Understanding the Underlying Causes of Poor Motivation Posted on September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Rich Frieder “I hate school!” This is difficult to hear from your child. You want them to succeed, to participate, and to enjoy learning. But when they are struggling in this way, understanding the underlying causes of poor motivation can be difficult. If your child dreads going to school, it’s important to understand why and what you …
Why Does My Child Hate School? Understanding the Underlying Causes of Poor Motivation Posted on September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Rich Frieder “I hate school!” This is difficult to hear from your child. You want them to succeed, to participate, and to enjoy learning. But when they are struggling in this way, understanding the underlying cause of poor motivation can be difficult. If your child dreads going to school, it’s important to understand why and what you …
Why Does My Child Hate School? Understanding the Underlying Causes of Poor Motivation Posted on September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Rich Frieder “I hate school!” This is difficult to hear from your child. You want them to succeed, to participate, and to enjoy learning. But when they are struggling in this way, understanding the underlying causes of poor motivation can be difficult. If your child dreads going to school, it’s important to understand why and what you …
What Is A Cognitive Skills Training Program? Posted on September 5, 2024August 28, 2024 by Carrie We don’t always realize what our brains are capable of. That’s part of what makes brain training so exciting. At LearningRx, we’re dedicated to helping every student tap into their unique potential through one-on-one brain training. From kids to adults, our cognitive skills training programs can be a great opportunity to hone existing abilities or …
Why Does My Child Hate School? Understanding the Underlying Causes of Low Motivation Posted on September 4, 2024August 12, 2024 by Sandra Zamalis As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to hear your child say they hate school. You want them to succeed, to be engaged, and to enjoy learning. But when that’s not happening, it’s easy to feel lost and unsure how to help. If your child dreads going to school, it’s important to understand why this might be …
5 Surprising Facts About ADHD (And What They Mean for Your Student) Posted on September 3, 2024September 4, 2024 by Susie McDaniel ADHD is often misunderstood. However, understanding some of the underlying causes and expressions of the disorder can be a major help for families facing this diagnosis! Here are five facts about ADHD that may surprise you: #1: Attention is NOT the weakest skill in most people with ADHD. Research has determined that in ADHD cognitive …
Academic Concerns? (Don’t Just Label It) Posted on September 1, 2024August 27, 2024 by Brain Trainer Charlotte’s parents had academic concerns and shared: “Our 9 yr. old daughter is a struggling learner. She has difficulty reading (she still sounds out almost every single word, including two- and three-letter words), concentrating, she can’t sit still when she’s thinking, and word recognition is slow. It seems there is a problem that is at …
Discerning the Best Options for ADHD Help Posted on August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 by Rich Frieder Discerning the best options for ADHD help can be overwhelming. In a recent study, the CDC estimates that 11.3% of school aged children are diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD is also the most common diagnosis we work with at LearningRx as we have trained thousands of children and adults with the diagnosis in the last several years. The below …