Brain-training expert Michael Como of LearningRx in Centennial is eager to spread the word to parents that the label doesn't have to follow their child through life.

"There is now proof from cognitive brain training experts that the learning struggles associated with dyslexia can actually be significantly reduced or essentially eliminated," Como says. "In almost every case, learning skills testing reveals that these children have cognitive deficits, specifically in phonemic awareness and auditory processing. It's not about reversing letters, as many people think. This is actually great news because it means that most kids can strengthen these weak skills with an intense cognitive training program."

LearningRx offers a free screening tool to kids and teens that will evaluate for several types of learning issues. Here are some sample questions:

1. Does your child misread similar words?

2. Does your child need words repeated when taking spelling tests?

3. Is your child's oral reading slow or choppy?

4. Does your child make spelling errors in written assignments?

5. Does your child have difficulty sounding out unknown words?

If you answered "yes" to three of more of these questions, visit www.learningrx.com to take the full screening test.

"Most parents don't even know this type of 'brain training' exists," Como says. "A cognitive skills expert can literally change a student's brain through one-on-one training to help him/her learn better and retain information. It's not tutoring - it's improving the underlying skills - like sound blending and segmenting - needed to read well."

"The good news is, these types of skills can be improved," says Tanya Mitchell, vice president of research and development for LearningRx. "Cognitive skills training does for the mind what physical exercise does for the body. A diagnosis of dyslexia doesn't need to remain with your child throughout life."

For more information on LearningRx in Centennial, or how can assist you with dyslexia screening, please contact Michael Como at 720-529-0780.

LearningRx specializes in identifying and correcting the underlying cognitive skill deficiencies that keep people from achieving their full potential in school, business or life. The program was pioneered by Dr. Ken Gibson and refined over a decade of research and testing. Using a comprehensive skills assessment test and intensive one-on-one training, certified trainers quickly and effectively enhance weak cognitive skills such as attention, memory, processing speed, and problem solving. Students completing the program usually see three to four years of improvement in as little as 12 to 24 weeks and benefit from improved confidence, self-esteem and overall achievement. The company guarantees improvement for all people with deficiencies who complete the training. To learn more about LearningRx, visit www.learningrx.com.