Summer Slide: How Much Learning Do Kids Really Lose Over the Summer? Posted on May 17, 2023June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Summer break is often considered a time for children to relax, play and enjoy the outdoors. However, many parents and educators worry that the extended break from school can result in a loss of academic skills and knowledge that children gained during the school year. This phenomenon is commonly known as the “summer slide”. Let’s …
5 Ways to Set Up Your Child for School Success in Kindergarten and Beyond Posted on May 10, 2023June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Starting kindergarten can be an exciting and nerve-wracking time for both children and their parents. It’s a big transition, and there are a lot of unknowns. However, there are several things you can do to set your child up for success in kindergarten and beyond. Develop a Consistent Routine One of the most important things …
History of Our Research : Research History LearningRx wasn’t born overnight. In fact, our programs were developed through a process of trial and error dating back to 1968. As you’ll read on the timeline below, even significant successes weren’t enough for LearningRx founder Dr. Ken Gibson. His formula for developing the best cognitive skills training program was always the …
Our Approach to Brain Training in Training the Brain with Training the brain is no simple task. But with the right approach, anyone can improve the skills they need to become a stronger learner and thinker. At LearningRx, we have spent more than 35 years researching, developing, and testing our cognitive training programs. Our unique approach can help anyone train the …
Train Your Brain Program in Train Your Brain in Many people still believe that basic learning and thinking skills are with you for life. Yet according to decades of scientific research, these skills can change over time. In fact, you can strengthen these skills at any age! ThinkRx® offers a way to train your brain, strengthen core thinking and learning …
TBI Program in TBI Program in At LearningRx, brain training can train skills like memory, focus, and mental processing. Our training methods have helped thousands of clients, including clients with traumatic brain injuries (also known as TBIs). We now offer a dedicated TBI program, with training tailored to each client’s individual needs. In research studies, past clients with …
ADD vs ADHD The Difference Between ADD & ADHD: Info for Parents in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the official name of a neurological condition, symptoms of which include various combinations of poor attention, poor impulse control, and hyperactivity. There are three types of ADHD: Inattentive ADHD (also referred to as ADD): Inattentive only Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD: Hyperactive/impulsive only …
Improve Reading Comprehension in Improve Reading Comprehension in It’s one thing to understand the words you’re reading. It’s another thing to grasp the deeper meaning behind those words. That’s where our ComprehendRx® program can help! ComprehendRx® is designed to improve reading comprehension for kids, teens, and adults. This program gives readers the skills they need to read more deeply …
Learning Disability Programs in Learning Disability Programs At LearningRx, we know that learning difficulties are closely tied to cognitive skills. Through brain training, we help kids and adults strengthen these skills and address the root cause of learning struggles. In addition to brain training for clients with ADHD, dyslexia, speech delays, and autism, we offer individualized learning disability programs …
Cognitive Testing in Cognitive Testing in At LearningRx, our brain training plans start with cognitive testing. Before you or your child get started with brain training, we’ll conduct a Brain Skills Assessment. This way, we can identify which cognitive skills are already strong, and which skills can benefit from training. We can then develop an individualized learning plan …