Executive Function concerns? Lily was transformed! Posted on November 11, 2022June 8, 2023 by Rich Frieder Lily was always told she was very bright – and she was – her logic was over the 90th percentile! Despite this, she was struggling – especially in the tougher grade levels of high school and college. Her parents knew they needed to help Lily. Her initial assessment showed that Lily had very strong skills, but her working memory …
10 Family Game Night Favorites That Also Strengthen Brain Skills Posted on November 11, 2022October 8, 2024 by Dargan Coggeshall Family game night is a great way to connect, unplug, and spend time together. But an added bonus is that many fun family games also strengthen brain skills! Building things like attention, memory, processing speed, visual processing, and logic in a game-like environment can benefit you and your kids in other areas of life as …
Smart Mom’s Toybox 2022: Games and Toys that Build Brain Skills Posted on November 9, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Here’s this year’s roundup of some fun games and toys that build brain skills (even though they’re so fun you probably won’t even realize it!) As the holiday season quickly approaches and sales are happening, here are some fun and engaging things to add to your shopping lists: Family Game Night Picks That Build Brain …
5 Benefits of Jigsaw Puzzles for Your Brain Posted on November 9, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus As the weather cools down and people are drawn inside, jigsaw puzzles are a great option to engage with your family and build some brain skills! Beyond being a calming, stress-relieving activity, here are 5 benefits of jigsaw puzzles for your brain: Puzzles engage both the left and right sides of your brain for better …
Looking for Help with ADHD and Executive Functioning? Posted on November 8, 2022February 9, 2023 by Carrie Lack of motivation, difficulty starting tasks, poor planning: do these challenges ring a bell for you or your child? If you or someone you love needs ADHD help, it’s useful to understand why these problems occur so often—and what solutions can make a meaningful difference. Often, kids, teens, and adults with ADHD also struggle with …
4 Ways ADHD Affects Cognitive Skills and Learning, and How LearningRx Can Help Posted on November 5, 2022June 8, 2023 by Amy Judge Does your child have ADHD? Learn more about it, including how ADHD affects cognitive skills and learning, and what to do if your child has been diagnosed with ADHD.
Brain Training in Shavano Park Brain Training in Shavano Park When kids, teens, and adults get the Brain Training they need, it can open new doors for imagination and understanding. For learners in Shavano Park, one-on-one training from LearningRx San Antonio NE can help to develop strong reading and learning skills and overcome common challenges for dyslexia and other reading …
Long COVID Brain Fog & Executive Functioning Issues Posted on November 2, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis The ability to think, plan, and reason is critical to day-to-day life. Many of these processes are governed by a set of cognitive abilities categorized as executive functioning skills. For many individuals who were infected with COVID (especially long-haulers), these skills are still a struggle. Brain fog, cognitive issues, and poor executive function are some …
How Long COVID Impacts the Brain Posted on October 28, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall There has been a lot of uncertainty over the last couple years as the world navigates COVID and its lasting effects. One of the most commonly emerging areas of concern is the way “Long COVID” (the lingering effects, even after the initial infectious period) impacts the brain. There is a lot we still don’t know …
Specific Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia Posted on October 26, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus Estimates predict that up to 1 in 5 students has some form of learning challenge, including specific learning disabilities like dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia. So what are these learning disabilities really (and what can you do to support your child’s learning after a diagnosis)? Specific Learning Disorder Experts use the term “specific learning disorder” to …