Warning Signs of Learning Struggles to Watch For Posted on September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 by Rich Frieder We are now several weeks into the new school year, and it is important to know the warning signs of learning struggles to watch for in your child. It is ideal to look for these warning signs so any learning struggles can be addressed early in the school year. Below are several warning signs to look …
Reasons Kids Struggle with Reading Comprehension Posted on September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 by Rich Frieder Reading comprehension is a critical task, and there can be many reasons kid struggle with reading comprehension, especially as they advance to the higher grade levels. For example, it is often said that up until 2nd grade, students are learning to read. Once a child enters third grade and beyond, they are now reading to learn. However, reading comprehension …
Reasons Kids Struggle with Reading Comprehension Posted on September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 by Rich Frieder Reading comprehension is a critical task, and there can be many reasons kid struggle with reading comprehension, especially as they advance to the higher grade levels. For example, it is often said that up until 2nd grade, students are learning to read. Once a child enters third grade and beyond, they are now reading to learn. However, reading comprehension …
Reasons Kids Struggle with Reading Comprehension Posted on September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 by Rich Frieder Reading comprehension is a critical task, and there can be many reasons kid struggle with reading comprehension, especially as they advance to the higher grade levels. For example, it is often said that up until 2nd grade, students are learning to read. Once a child enters third grade and beyond, they are now reading to learn. However, reading comprehension …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …