Cogmed - Working Memory Training
Overview
Cogmed Working Memory Training Program is a cutting edge, evidenced-based computer intervention for children, adolescents, and adults with attention and working memory deficits. Deficits in working memory can affect an individual's ability to focus attention, control impulses and solve problems. Impairments of working memory are found in a wide range of individuals who experience attention deficits, such as children and adults with ADD or ADHD, persons with learning disabilities and victims of stroke or traumatic brain injury. For more information on working memory, visit www.aboutworkingmemory.com.
For a demonstration of the Cogmed program, please view this video.
Cogmed Working Memory Training program was developed by a Swedish company named Cogmed. The computer software is based on a breakthrough discovery that individuals can train and improve their working memory. Original research was conducted with stroke victims suffering from working memory deficits. After seeing significant improvements, the research team along with gamers developed various game-like memory exercises for kids. Their goal was to help children and adults with ADHD improve working memory and attention deficits by using the concepts they had success with in the original program. This was accomplished and Cogmed's program has been validated by high-impact research in controlled scientific studies, as well as being published in peer reviewed scientific journals, such as Journal of the Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. For more information on Cogmed, visit www.cogmed.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are frequently asked questions (FAQs) _we hear in relation to Cogmed and working memory training.
Q. What Does the Training Consist of?
A. The Cogmed Working Memory Training Program includes:
- Initial interview
- Pre-test memory scale
- 5 weeks of software-based working memory exercises
- Personal coaching sessions
- Wrap-up session
- Post-test memory scale
- Final report
Q. What Do You Need to Train?
A. You only need these few items to be ready to train.
- PC with an Internet connection
- Cogmed proprietary software (installed by your Cogmed consultant)
- Quiet place (earphones)
Q. What is the Cost of the Cogmed Working Memory Training?
A. This program starts at $1500 for software and related services (see FAQ #1).
Q. Do I Need to be Diagnosed with ADHD to use the Program?
A. No, it is not necessary to be formally diagnosed.
Q. Who Benefits from the Cogmed Working Memory Training?
A. Children, adolescents, and adults with working memory―with or without attention deficits―will see results from this training.
Children (7yrs to 17yrs)
For a demonstration of the Cogmed program, please view this video.
Cogmed RM is a 5-week working memory training program. This training version is for children and adolescents (7yrs to 17 yrs) and was developed with kids in mind. The program is guided by a fun robot and includes a reward game at the end of each training day (RoboRacing). The Children are excited to train and are engaged by the game-like exercises.
Some key benefits that children, parents, and teachers have reported are:
- Improved attention
- Improved impulse control
- Improved complex problem solving
- Improved academic performance
Cogmed “RM” Working Memory Training Program starting at $1600.00
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Adults (18yrs and older)
The Cogmed Working Memory Training is not only for kids. The adult version is now available for adults struggling with working memory and attention deficits. Cogmed QM is the training version for adults (18 yrs and older) of the working memory program. The design of this program was developed to cater to mature trainees. There is less animation and no robot guiding you through the exercises. The training period is 5 weeks (25 sessions) and includes weekly coaching sessions.
Cogmed “QM” Working Memory Training Program starting at $1600.
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