What sets Learning RxRichmond apart, test scores to back-up results

Talk to Ed Lawrence about LearningRx and you’ll see a spark that is unforgettable. He really believes in what he does, and has the results to prove it.

Ed and I recently spent some time together reviewing some test results from his students—confidentially of course—and I was blown away at the results.

Because learning centers are plentiful the services are often confused; admittedly even working with several I had my questions. After spending some time reviewing the data it was apparent that http://www.learningrx.com/richmond-west/LearningRx is truly not a tutoring service—it’s brain training.

One example was a student who had attention and focus issues that deterred from classroom learning (additionally the student was impacted by Tourette Syndrome). A bright child, we reviewed his results from his “pre-test” (before brain training) and several areas were very strong: sound blending, auditory processing, and visual processing in particular. This photo shows some of his below-average pre-test scores.

But this student had trouble focusing, and logic and reasoning needed some help. This eight-year-old student, after several weeks of working with his LearningRx trainer, had incredible results. Not just the results that his parents and teachers could see, like improved classwork, but true test results, as seen here.

This student’s logic and reasoning jumped 7 years and sound blending jumped 5 years—with an age equivalency far beyond his eight years. Most notably though was his long-term memory. His pre-test score was equal to an average 9 year old; post-test a phenomenal 19, on par with an nineteen-year old.

These test scores show the pre-test scores (blue) and post-test scores (yellow) with a marked improvement.

Because LearningRx focuses on learning skills that may be used across disciplines, the core skills that are used in all areas improve over time. Ed beams as he shows me charts and graphs of his documented work. It’s evident that Ed cares about what he does, and quantifies the results.

Richmond parents measure the results in improved classroom focus, confidence, and typically—grades. And that’s something Ed can continue to smile about.

Four-Year Journey To Success

Our journey began 4 years ago. Derek was having problems in school so we took him to a child psychologist. He met with her weekly for a year. Then he started 5th grade and things were still going downhill. We paid a tutor to meet with him as often as he needed. He seemed to be doing better but always needed help. Finally, in 8th grade we decided he needed to do this on his own. The teachers told us Derek was just lazy and needed to apply himself. After several meetings and taking everything away from him [like television and video games], we knew we really needed help.

I looked into Sylvan but felt like it was more of a tutoring program. Then I talked to a parent that had been through the LearningRx program. They said they really didn’t understand what it was exactly, but thought it helped. I had a coupon for the testing so I decided to try it. After the testing, my husband and I met with the Center Director and we were so impressed! My husband’s mouth was open in amazement during most of the meeting. The decision was easy. Yes! We were definitely going through the program.

Within 2 weeks of the program Derek already showed signs of improvement and his confidence was growing. To get a great sense of your child’s success and really become invested in the program, I think it’s great that parents that goes through this have to work with their child. Derek is doing so well! Anytime his LearningRx trainer asked us to work on something, he was able to pass that level at the next session.

Derek put a lot of effort into this and I know he is proud of the results. He is really ready for high school now. Our LearningRx brain trainer was so wonderful and patient. I would highly recommend your program to anyone. I know several parents that are so happy with Derek’s results and just loved watching him grow. We even taught our youngest the U.S. Presidents with your procedures. Thank you so much!

Derek
14 years old

This is a stock image and is not an actual picture of Derek. This has been done to protect the identity of this student and his family.

To find out more about LearningRx‘s programs for preschoolers, elementary students, middle and high school kids, college students, and adults, call 804-612-9959 or go to www.learningrx.com. Learning Rx is a sponsor of Richmondmom.com.

Noticeably More Attentive and Much More Helpful

My experience with LearningRx has been positive and rewarding. I was excited and nervous when we began the process as I knew there was a large commitment on my part as a “co-trainer”. I loved working with my son at home and our relationship has strengthened as a result.

I have seen his confidence grow and seen tangible results in school and at home. I’d like to share the following observation made by a family friend. My son has a long time friend named Bob. Although they only attended kindergarten together, they have maintained their friendship and are often identified as “two peas in a pod.”

Bob’s mother and I were collaborating on the boys’ weekend together when Bob’s mother quizzically asked me if I “had been doing something with Nick?” She had heard me mention the “appointments” I had with Nick over the last several months but I had neither elaborated on the nature of the appointments nor had she asked for details. She explained that on Nick’s most recent visits to their home, he had been noticeably more attentive, had responded to her requests promptly, and had even frequently offered his assistance in whatever she was working on.

I explained the LearningRx program to her and I am confident that all the behaviors she had noticed were as a result of the LearningRx program. I think any child would benefit from this program and I am grateful to the teacher at my son’s school who recommended the program.

Parent of Nick
12 years old

Girl With ADHD: From Here, the Sky’s the Limit

My granddaughter, Nikki, came into this program with very low self-esteem. She had been on meds for ADHD for over two years and was in special education classes in school because she just couldn’t get things processed in her head. She was getting further and further behind even with her mom and I spending hours night after night working with her.

I read about LearningRx and checked it out, finding that it was what I had really been looking for. Nikki completed the reading program and she has really changed. She stopped the meds right before starting LearningRx and she has become so much more outgoing and self-assertive. She had brought C’s and D’s in remedial class work that had been slowed down so she could finish.

She is now getting B’s at her 5th grade level. She is now doing 5th grade math and understands it. At the start of the year she still couldn’t do basic addition and subtraction! She has improved tremendously with her reading and spelling. She was still having problems with printing but has mastered printing and can even read a good bit in cursive. We are going to work on learning to write in cursive next. Nikki’s motor skills improved so much that she wanted to join the church basketball team. Quick thinking and acting there and she is doing great. From here on the sky is the limit.

Grandmother of Nikki
11 years old

A 22-year old never envisioned living on her own. . .

Two years ago, Anna never envisioned herself living away from her parents, let alone venturing into completely un-chartered territory. But thanks to her experiences with a brain training program, this now 22-year old young woman is moving hours away to start a career. Anna, whose energy and positive attitude radiates from her voice, struggled her whole lifetime to keep up with her classmates.

“I was in special classes all through elementary, middle and high school, she explains. I had to take speech classes, and I had a very hard time with reading. School was very, very hard and depressing for me.”
Anna’s father, who also struggled his whole life with learning disabilities, heard an advertisement for LearningRx on the radio, and thought it might help his daughter where other programs had failed.

“When I went there, I was all about it,” Anna explains. “I realize we were finding something a little late in life—I had already graduated—but I thought it could help me in my future, especially with jobs. When I first went there, I was nervous, but they made me feel super comfortable. I never felt stupid.”

Unlike tutoring, LearningRx’s unique program consists of a variety of brain training, cognitive challenges that help children and adults learn faster and easier. Rather than teaching WHAT students learn, this six-month training system improves HOW learning happens by building on existing strengths and helping circumvent weaknesses.

The unique exercises that Anna tackled were often difficult and very frustrating, but she notes that the training program pushes kids at that pace because you get a chance to amaze yourself!

“And after that work you realize, ‘my gosh, that wasn’t even all that hard.’ They push you, but you realize that you really can do it.”
Like many students who progress through LearningRx, Anna’s spelling and reading improved markedly, but it’s her changed attitude that has been most noticeable.

“Before this program I was shy and didn’t want to take chances; I even used to be a mean person—really! she says, to our disbelief. But now I’m more positive. My family tells me all the time now that I’m fun to be around.”

Anna’s changed attitude has also helped her take chances she never thought possible. Last summer, she spent three months in Japan, acting as a nanny for her sister’s children. This fall, she’ll move into her own apartment and into her first career.

“My spelling and reading is SO much better now. But I think if I didn’t take this program, I wouldn’t be as confident as I am, and I wouldn’t have this positive outlook. What I’ve noticed in myself is that I’m willing to take changes. LearningRx has totally changed my life.”

Anna
22 years old

For more information about Learning Rx, please contact Richmond Learning Rx owner Ed Lawrence.

Richmond kid learns memory skills, soars through tests
by submitted by Ed Lawrence, Richmond Brain Training West Director

Memory caused frustration but boy finds success and learns all of the Presidents of the United States.

We noticed Artur was having some difficulties with his homework. Anything requiring memorization caused him a lot of frustration. Studying for his weekly spelling test was particularly hard on him. He dedicated a lot of effort and time to the task (though often fidgety), but would have trouble recalling the proper spelling a short time later.

At first we thought that since he was such an active and energetic 7-year-old boy, he was simply not focusing enough. Unfortunately, he got so discouraged at times that he started to hate homework and would often comment that maybe he wasn’t that smart. As parents, we worried about his self-esteem and putting too much pressure on him.

We often spoke about the problem, but weren’t sure what to do. Then we received a flyer from the school about LearningRx. What caught our interest right away was the testing that is initially performed to identify weaknesses in the cognitive skills needed for a person to learn. We took Artur in for testing and found out he had trouble with his short-term memory skills.

The LearningRx program was a bit difficult for him in the beginning. It required a huge commitment on all our parts. Artur often commented that he always had so much to do. We decided that Sunday would be a no work day and he liked that. He eventually got used to the structured timetable that is required to properly follow the program. Then he actually started to like some of the exercises, especially when he improved his skills and went on to a higher level. Of course the Brainy Bucks helped motivate him as well! He really liked working with his trainer; she was very patient with him.

The LearningRx program helped Artur a lot. We were extremely proud when he memorized the names of all the Presidents of the United States. He readily showed off this skill to anyone that would listen. His spelling test scores have improved tremendously. Though homework still isn’t his favorite thing to do, he comes home from school and starts doing it without being told. He employs visualization skills learned in the program to memorize things. He often wakes up a bit earlier to study his words before school so that he doesn’t have as much to do after school. He seems more focused and motivated—and less fidgety. And most importantly, his self-esteem has improved as well.

Parents of Artur
7 years old

For more information on cognitive testing and training, contact Richmond LearningRX at, (804) 612-9959.

Smart Richmond kid. Learning Challenges. Learning Solution!: Yes!

Mike was a rising 4th grader in a local elementary school. As a very bright child, he received high marks on his report cards. Unfortunately, it was taking him nearly 2-3 hours to complete his assignments. Clearly he was succeeding academically, but Mike was not able to enjoy childhood to its fullest. Every afternoon was tied up in completing his homework.

This did not make sense to his family. A strong student should not have to work so hard in order to achieve success, especially for Mike’s age. His parents decided to have him tested at LearningRx. The assessment confirmed that he was advanced in most of the areas tested (Short Term Memory, Visual Processing, Logic and Reasoning, Processing Speed, Word Attack and Auditory Processing). The testing also pinpointed the root of Mike’s problem: he was in the 22nd percentile for Long Term Memory.

Now that the cause of Mike’s problem was identified, the family worked with Richmond LearningRx to reach a solution. Collectively, we wanted to attack the issue from a cognitive perspective. Mike was assigned to a cognitive skills trainer who worked with him to improve his memory. This work involved game-like activities which pushed Mike to do things that he might have considered to be impossible. It was a workout for the brain and surprisingly, Mike actually enjoyed many of the exercises. As time went on, Mike grew more confident in his ability to complete tasks both efficiently and effectively.

When Mike completed the LearningRx program, the entire family was ecstatic. Their son had improved his Long Term Memory to the 53rd percentile (an increase of over 30 percentile points). Additionally, each of his other skill areas improved in a similar fashion. Within a relatively short period of time, Mike gained an average of 17.5 percentile points and 5.4 years of age equivalency.

For more information on cognitive testing and training, contact Richmond LearningRx at (804) 612-9959.