Cogmed is an online training program designed to train working memory, created by leading neuroscientists to improve attention.
The program aims to help the person:
- Improve their attention: resist distractions, plan activities, remember instructions, and start and finish tasks.
- Improve their academic performance, specifically in math and reading comprehension.
- Improve their performance at work and their ability to stay focused.
How the program works
- Structured interview
- Start-up session
- Weekly follow-up with the coach
- Client access to the Cogmed training website
Length
Cogmed sessions last 25 minutes, 2 to 3 times a week for 12 weeks.
Originally published on August 1, 2021 on the Healthy Solutions blog. It is general information and not a substitute for professional care.
