Tutoring or Training? Posted on June 7, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam It’s finally summer and many parents are looking for summer tutoring options to help their child catch-up if they are behind in any areas or maintain skills over the summer. This past year has been especially difficult given the emergence of distance learning and hybrid learning models. But is tutoring your best option? The goal …
Why Your Smart Kid Isn’t on the Honor Roll Posted on May 19, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam For many parents, it’s one of the great mysteries of childrearing: Your very smart kid’s intelligence isn’t reflected in his report card. It’s confusing, isn’t it? How can such a brilliant brain bring home B’s? (Or C’s, or D’s, or worse.) We think you’ve scratched your head (and pulled out your hair!) enough. Here’s a …
How Weak Cognitive Skills Contribute to Learning Struggles Posted on May 12, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam Q: What are cognitive skills? A: Cognitive skills are the foundational tools we use to think and learn. Q: What happens when one or more cognitive skills are weak? A: When one or more cognitive skills are weak, it can impact how efficiently we grasp, process, remember, and apply what we are trying to learn. …
What Does ADHD Look Like in High School and College-Aged Kids? Posted on April 26, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam Focus is something we all need to accomplish big and small tasks in all areas of our lives…and it’s something we often take for granted. But for teenagers and college students struggling with attention issues, it can seem like an insurmountable hurdle that keeps them from accomplishing daily tasks and reaching their goals. Symptoms of …
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Posted on March 30, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam April is Autism Acceptance Month (previously referred to as “Autism Awareness Month”), and LearningRx is explaining the potential benefits of its program for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. “Cognitive skills, also known as ‘brain skills,’ are the fundamental tools we need to learn, read, remember, and pay attention,” explains Dr. Amy Moore, a cognitive psychologist …
Hating School to Loving School! Ashley’s total turnaround! Posted on March 24, 2021June 8, 2023 by qiigocmsteam Ashley struggled with attention and organizational difficulties. Her training completely turned her around, even in the midst of COVID, and she was even able to help her friends be more organized and on top of their work. Ashley really struggled to focus and pay attention. She struggled to complete her homework, and often thought she …
FREE e-book for Einstein's birthday - March 14! Posted on March 8, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam March 14 is Einstein’s birthday and LearningRx has just the giveaway for the occasion! Parents can download a free copy of "Unlock the Einstein Inside: Applying New Brain Science to Wake Up the Smart in Your Child" by visiting https://www.unlocktheeinsteininside.com/. The book explains how any child can learn easier, think faster, and perform better in and out …
LearningRx Brain Training Shares Three Reasons Tasks are Easy for Some; Difficult for Others Posted on February 22, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam February 27 is National “No-Brainer” Day and LearningRx (www.LearningRx.com), the largest one-on-one brain training company in the world, is sharing three reasons tasks are easy for some but difficult for others. For people with learning struggles, tasks considered “no-brainers” for many others—reading, balancing a checkbook, managing time, staying organized or just paying attention for an …
Getting to the Root Cause of Attention Issues and ADHD. The Research Says…… Posted on February 5, 2021June 8, 2023 by qiigocmsteam ADHD is one of the most common difficulties in children and adults and recently published research an help us better understand the contributors to ADHD and how to improve attention skills. A peer-reviewed article published in the Journal of Mental Health and Clinical Psychology uncovers why many struggle with ADHD and the key contributors to …
We Have Programs for All Ages! Posted on January 18, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam Throughout our lives, we never stop learning. From speech and language development through formal schooling and secondary education and into our young adult, middle-age and senior years, the world is an amazing place, ripe for discovery. The brain is always (and should always) be in a state of learning! But learning is not an easy …