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 Difference Between In-School Accommodations and Root Cause Intervention: Why Addressing Learning Struggles at Their Source Matters Posted on August 28, 2024August 5, 2024 by Sandra Zamalis When your child faces learning struggles, it’s natural to want to do everything in your power to support them. Schools often respond to these challenges by offering accommodations—extra time on tests, modified assignments, or seating arrangements that reduce distractions. These measures can reduce a child’s stress and create a more manageable learning environment, but are …
Can Tutoring Improve Cognitive Skills and Learning? Posted on August 15, 2024July 18, 2024 by Carrie For some students, school can be a daily challenge. Whether they struggle to focus in class, haven’t grasped the material, or lack the underlying skills needed to effectively learn, school can be tough for them and a constant source of stress. When you want to support your learner, tutoring is the most likely option to …
The Connection Between Cognitive Skills and Executive Functioning Skills Posted on August 14, 2024August 12, 2024 by Maureen Loftus As parents and educators, we often emphasize the importance of academic skills—reading, writing, and arithmetic. While these are undoubtedly crucial, there’s a deeper layer that significantly impacts a child’s ability to learn and succeed: cognitive skills and executive functioning skills. At LearningRx, we focus on strengthening these foundational skills to ensure that children not only …
15 Years of Changed Lives! Posted on August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 by Rich Frieder 15 Years of Changed Lives! This month we are celebrating our Director of Training, Brad Olson, on 15 years with LearningRx in the Twin Cities! Brad shares: “I so enjoy working with students—from school-age kids learning to read to adults needing to reclaim skills lost to injury or illness. It’s such an exciting process to be …
15 Years of Changed Lives! Posted on August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 by Rich Frieder 15 Years of Changed Lives! This month we are celebrating our Director of Training, Brad Olson, on 15 years with LearningRx in the Twin Cities! Brad shares: “I so enjoy working with students—from school-age kids learning to read to adults needing to reclaim skills lost to injury or illness. It’s such an exciting process to be …
15 Years of Changed Lives! Posted on August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 by Rich Frieder This month we are celebrating our Director of Training, Brad Olson, on 15 years with LearningRx in Savage! Brad shares: “I so enjoy working with students—from school-age kids learning to read to adults needing to reclaim skills lost to injury or illness. It’s such an exciting process to be a part of, supporting students as they …
Do These 4 Things ASAP to Get Your Child Ready to Head Back to School Posted on July 31, 2024July 25, 2024 by Maureen Loftus As summer wraps up and you start really thinking about your kids going back to school, it can be overwhelming to consider all the ways they need to be prepared for a new school year. While there are a lot of things you can do to set them up for a strong start, here are …
From D’s and F’s to the Honor Roll! Posted on July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 by Rich Frieder Jake came to LearningRx in 8th grade. His mom was frustrated as she saw so much potential in Jake, but he was not performing well in school. He struggled to stay on top of his work and had many missed or late assignments. He was prone to procrastination and was not motivated. He struggled with executive function. These difficulties also …
From D’s and F’s to the Honor Roll! Posted on July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 by Rich Frieder Jake came to LearningRx in 8th grade. His mom was frustrated as she saw so much potential in Jake, but he was not performing well in school. He struggled to stay on top of his work and had many missed or late assignments. He was prone to procrastination and was not motivated. He struggled with executive function. These difficulties also …