Brain Training Articles & News

Third-grader Lily is a twin who was born10 weeks premature. Doctors told her parents there might be learning complications as she got older, and there were. By first grade, Kily was falling behind her peers. In second grade, Lily had homework struggles and hated reading, so her mom enrolled her in a summer program at ...

Would you like to get a snapshot of your cognitive skills (or those of someone you love)?LearningRx’s FREE brain quiz will show you the strengths (and weaknesses) of your cognitive skills as compared to your peers. Weaknesses in auditory processing, memory, and attention skills can often go unnoticed for years, as we develop coping mechanisms ...

October 13 is Train Your Brain Day and LearningRx (www.LearningRx.com), the largest personal brain training company in the world, is sharing answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on the topic. • What is personal brain training? Unlike tutoring, which redelivers academic material (e.g., historical facts or math formulas), personal brain training targets ...

Children with ADD and ADHD diagnoses often have a difficult time learning and functioning inside and outside the classroom. Fortunately, brain training is an effective intervention that can help lessen symptoms for kids struggling with ADD and ADHD. Understanding ADD and ADHD There are three different diagnoses: hyperactive-impulsive ADHD, inattentive ADHD/ADD or combination inattentive-hyperactive ADHD. ...

When ESL teacher Elizabeth Benedict enrolled in LearningRx 1-on-1 brain training at the Tysons, Virginia center, she had trouble with reading, writing, speaking, and listening. She worried that her job was at risk as she struggled in both personal and professional relationships.  She was exhausted each night, had no confidence, and was regularly choosing not ...

At LearningRX, we use our revolutionary “sound-to-code” accelerated reading program, ReadRx, modeled after the process by which spoken language is first learned. Clients who read below grade level have averaged over 3.6 years improvement in reading skills – in less than 6 months. It teaches reading and spelling concurrently through techniques that train clients to ...

ACT: American College Testing What it is: A national college admissions exam ADD/ADHD: Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder What it is: A learning struggle associated with weak attention skills – and sometimes accompanied by hyperactivity AP: Advanced Placement What it is: College-level curriculum offered in high school ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorders What it is: Complex ...

For parents of struggling learners, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start when it comes to choosing the right assessment. To help you navigate next steps, we’re sharing information about five types of learning-related assessments. While there are other types of learning-related assessments, these are some of the most common. Remember, the most important part ...

If you’ve never experienced personal brain training but are curious what it’s like, we’ve got some information (and videos!) for you. The LearningRx experience Unlike brain apps or tutoring, one-on-one brain training pairs clients with their own personal brain training for the entire program. Each program is tailored to the client based on the results ...

Personal brain training provides a unique way for anyone—child, teen, adult, or senior—to boost their productivity. For working adults, this is especially beneficial in a competitive field or where production can affect your profits, client relationships, or chances for a raise. Not sure how it works? Read on to learn more about some specific brain ...