What is Cogmed?

Cogmed is a series of fun and intensive computer exercises, designed to train working memory skills and improve attention.
Working memory is important. It's the ability to keep information in your mind for a short time, focus on a task and remember what to do next.
In the classroom and workplace, strong working memory skills are needed to stay focused, ignore distractions, remember instructions, for complex reasoning and problem solving. Working memory is also important for reading, writing, maths and science.
Cogmed involves a minimum of 25 sessions of approximately 30-45 minutes duration over 5-10 weeks, depending on the individualised protocol selected to suit the user, followed by 12 months' access to Cogmed Extension Training. It is delivered under the supervision of a qualified Cogmed Coach and can be used in the convenience of your home.
"Brain training" programs often make incredible claims about how they improve memory, IQ, and social skills - but rarely is there any scientific evidence or credible research to support the claims. Cogmed stands head and shoulders above other brain or memory training games. Why? Because Cogmed is backed by peer-reviewed, controlled research from leading universities around the world.
Cogmed's research is substantial, with some of the best demonstrated results of any cognitive training program. There are more than 40 published articles and more than 80 ongoing efficacy studies.
Cogmed benefits most people, especially those who have poor working memory. This includes adults and children as young as 4, children with ADHD, poor working memory, and special learning needs.
In the words of Dr Helena Westerberg, a leading working memory researcher at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, "We're finding that there is a potential for most people to improve their working memory capacity through training."
Contact the Sonic Learning team to discuss how you or your child could benefit from Cogmed training.
www.soniclearning.com.au
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