Cogmed Working Memory Training

The Cogmed Working Memory Training is an evidence-based program for helping children, adolescents, and adults sustainably improve attention by training their working memory. It offers computer-based training that is delivered under the supervision of a qualified Cogmed coach and can be done in the convenience of a client's home or at a designated healthcare facility. Cognitive neuroscience, combined with innovative computer game design and close professional support, enables the Cogmed solution to deliver substantial and lasting benefits to clients.

Features & Benefits

• Cogmed is based on strong scientific research.
• The easy-to-use software adjusts complexity levels for each exercise in real time for maximum training effect.
• The training is overseen by a network of attention specialists who are qualified by Cogmed.
• The client is assisted by a Cogmed coach who leads the training, tracks results, and provides support and motivation.
• The client or his/her family sets the training schedule with the Cogmed coach, with ample fl exibility.
• Cogmed provides all users with online access to their own training results and progress status.
• The Cogmed Extension Training allows an individual to further sharpen the acquired capacity and to verify how the results hold over time.

Users & Applications

Cogmed is useful for a range of individuals with working memory deficits, including those who:

• Were born with a deficit
• Acquired a deficit through brain injury or disease
• Developed a deficit through natural decline caused by aging
• Face career demands and wish to improve job performance or test performance

Cogmed Programs

Cogmed Working Memory Training is built around three easy-to-use and age-specific software applications.

Cogmed JM Pre-school

Younger children use their working memory for a number of things, such as focusing on and following instructions, and remaining seated to complete independent activities.

Cogmed RM School age

Working memory is crucial for children and adolescents in school and socially. Reading, solving math problems, planning, and following a conversation all rely on working memory.

Cogmed QM Adult

Working memory in adult and professional life is critical for challenges such as planning, focusing, resisting distraction, and meeting deadlines. For more information, please visit Cogmed.ca.