LearningRx - Atlanta Buckhead

We're not just teaching "memory tricks" or coaching on coping skills for weak memory...

We're making memory stronger in the first place.

If a child is just struggling in one subject, a tutor might be helpful.

But when it's persistent and shows up in more than one subject or part of life, that's a major signal that the issue is cognitive, not content-based.

At LearningRx we work on the skills that underlie our ability to think and learn, regardless of the subject, school type, or context.



*Results from a past client; individual outcomes may vary, but ask us about our research and outcomes!

Understanding cognitive skills changes everything.

How you support your child (or yourself)...
How you make sense of the struggles you're seeing...
How you make choices for tools that'll actually make a difference...

Because here's the thing. We can spend our whole lives working *around* cognitive weaknesses (and many of us are a testament that it's absolutely doable)...
..but how different would things look if you actually worked *on* those issues with attention, memory, processing speed, or reasoning?

THIS is the gift we get to give to our kids when we train the brain: that they feel understood, supported, and empowered to overcome their obstacles.

Working memory is the brain's ability to hold onto and use information in the moment. It's like a mental sticky note — you can write things on it, refer back to them, and toss them when you're done.

If working memory is weak, it's like those "sticky notes" peel off too soon, so the child appears to be forgetful, disengaged, or not listening... when there's a deeper skill issue at play.

Training working memory is possible! At LearningRx, we get significant improvements in both visual and auditory working memory for students who go through our programs. This means they're better able to remember what they see and hear—making learning easier, faster, and better.

sat down with Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids and Hunt, Gather, Parent, to talk about something that changes the way we think about the power struggles we face with our kids around screens, snacks, and habits...

Dopamine isn't about pleasure. It's about wanting.

And once you understand that difference, the battles start to make a lot more sense (and so does the way forward).

They talk through real, practical ways to help your kids want the things that are actually good for them, without the power struggles.

🎧 New episode is live now; listen wherever you get your podcasts!

You ask your child to do three things: put their backpack away, wash their hands, and come to the table for dinner.

Two minutes later, you find them in the living room, backpack still on, hands unwashed, completely absorbed in something else.

You might assume they weren't listening. But there's a good chance they were listening and simply couldn't hold onto all three instructions long enough to act on them.

That's working memory.

Read more about why this skill is so important and how weaknesses show up in school and life: https://www.learningrx.com/atlanta-buckhead/working-memory-forgetting-instructions/

Don't go into the new school year without knowing what roadblocks might be making learning harder than it should be.

If you're frustrated or exhausted by the cycle of struggle, tutoring, extra meetings, and your child withdrawing from learning, now is the time to take action!

A LearningRx cognitive assessment can help you pinpoint what's at the root of their struggle and how to help them move forward.

"When will we start seeing results?" is a common question when people are exploring options. And while every brain is unique so outcomes can vary, we love celebrating these "light bulb" moments with families all along the way!

There is constant communication, feedback, and adjustment to make sure your family gets the most out of their time with us.