If you or your child have difficulty concentrating, ignoring irrelevant information, holding several chunks of information in mind, planning and organising, getting started and staying on task, then Cogmed training can be helpful in resolving these issues.
Cogmed is a research-based memory training program developed by neuroscientists to improve working memory and attention. It has been effectively used with the general population as well as in individuals with ADHD, working memory deficits due to learning disability, cochlear implants, stroke, acquired brain injury, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders etc.
The Cogmed training method consists of 25 computerised training sessions, each 30-45 minutes long. Each session consists of a selection of various tasks that target the different aspects of working memory. The training is done on a computer with the assistance of a Training Aid (for children) and a Cogmed Coach. The training program is between eight and twelve weeks long with two to four sessions every week. During training, the user’s performance is tracked online and can be viewed by the user and his/her Cogmed Coach who communicates with the user throughout the allocated number of weeks to assist him/her through the program. It is a rigorous and effective program designed to improve working memory through intensive and systematic training.
Research studies using Cogmed working memory training have consistently found that on completion, 80% have significantly improved their working memory capacity. Results have also shown that there are improvements in attention, learning in the classroom, the ability to reason, controlling impulsive behaviours, non-verbal problem solving, reading comprehension and mathematical problem solving.
Your cogmed journey will be delivered under the supervision of a Specialist Clinical Psychologist Qualified as a Cogmed Coach. If this sounds like something that you or your child/ren may benefit from, get in touch today.
Appointment type 1- Cogmed assessment and start up
Includes 90 min assessment session with client + 30 minute scoring by practitioner outside of assessment session + separate 45 minute coaching session with client.
- £330 for adults
- £390 for under 18s.
Appointment type 2 – Cogmed review session
Includes between sessions remote monitoring of progress by practitioner, responding to between session emails, brief session with client (around 20 mins) to problem solve and support progress, ensuring it remains on track.
- £82.50 for adults,
- £97.50 for under 18s.