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Psychoeducational Clinic North Carolina State University www.ncsu.edu/psychology/theclinic

Psychoeducational Clinic North Carolina State University www.ncsu.edu/psychology/theclinic. © 2007 Cogmed. Improving Academic Performance. Does my child have a working memory deficit?. © 2007 Cogmed. Working memory is.

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Psychoeducational Clinic North Carolina State University www.ncsu.edu/psychology/theclinic

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  1. Psychoeducational Clinic North Carolina State University www.ncsu.edu/psychology/theclinic ©2007Cogmed

  2. Improving Academic Performance Does my child have a working memory deficit? ©2007Cogmed

  3. Working memory is The ability to keep information in your mind for a short period of time (seconds)andbe able to use this information in your thinking. ©2007Cogmed

  4. Working memory is essential for: • Controlling attention • Reading comprehension • Mathematical reasoning • Planning and organizing activities • Keeping instructions in mind • Resisting distraction • Problem solving and fluid intelligence ©2007Cogmed

  5. The working memory gap Visuospatial Working Memory Capacity Test performance ©2007Cogmed

  6. Signs of a poor working memory • An inability of maintain attention • Distractibility • An inability to start projects or follow them through to completion • Problems remembering instructions • A habit of interrupting or not waiting for one’s turn • Difficulties getting organized • Learning difficulties ©2007Cogmed

  7. A deficit in working memory • Can lead to poor performance in math, science and reading when compared to their peers • Children with attention deficits often have working memory deficits • It is possible to improve working memory with sustainable results ©2007Cogmed

  8. Introducing Cogmed Working Memory Training A clinically proven program for children with attention deficits. TM ©2007Cogmed

  9. Research & development • Cogmed Working Memory Training was developed by leading researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden • Discovered that working memory can be improved by correctly • designed and rigorous training. • Clinical research published in leading medical journals • Studies show that children with ADHD significantly improve their working memory with training, reaching the working memory span of their age group. • A total of 1,400 participants have completed Cogmed Working Memory Training • In use in Sweden, Switzerland and England since 2002 ©2007Cogmed

  10. Research & development ©2007Cogmed

  11. Cogmed Working Memory Training TM The current program is designed especially for children and adolescents with attention deficits. • Software-based • Used at home • Supported by Cogmed Personal Coaches • Clinically proven to be effective ©2007Cogmed

  12. RoboMemo software program • Designed for children 7 and older • A series of engaging, rotating exercises • Trains visuospatial and verbal working memory • Adaptive algorithm continually adjusts the level of difficulty - Based on the real-time performance of the user ©2007Cogmed

  13. The CogmedRM training software ©2007Cogmed

  14. The training process 1: Interview 2: Start-up session 3: Training for 5 weeks 4: Wrap-up session 5: Follow-up Training can be started and completed with or without an office visit. ©2007Cogmed

  15. How the program works • Your personal coach provides one-on-one support • A parent or training aide supervises the child during each session • The program is rigorous and engaging - 30-45 minutes each day - 5 days a week - 5 weeks • A reward system provides encouragement ©2007Cogmed

  16. What’s needed to train? • PC with Internet connection • Headphones and speakers • Separate, quiet room preferred ©2007Cogmed

  17. Results are impressive ©2007Cogmed

  18. 90% compliance in the U.S. • Engaging software developed for children by game developers with psychologists and medical researchers • Personal Coach provides one-on-one support for each participant • Reward system motivates throughout training ©2007Cogmed

  19. 8 out of 10 childrenshow measurable effects • Improved ability to sustain attention • Improved impulse control • Better complex reasoning skills • Better academic performance ©2007Cogmed

  20. Scientifically proven effects Treat Control Visuospatial ©2007Cogmed

  21. What they have said: Child “I can focus better in school. I got all of my math homework correct.” Parent “He has felt better within himself and does his work more quickly.” Psychologist “I have observed a “maturity” in each child, the ability to remember better, and be more organized.” Teacher “She is able to hold verbal information in her head better, her mental processing has improved.” ©2007Cogmed

  22. Long-lasting effects A one-year follow-up analysis of users confirms that results are maintained Of the 80% who have benefited after training: Data on file, Cogmed (2007) ©2007Cogmed

  23. New Products Adults CogmedQM Children age 4-7 Under Development ©2007Cogmed

  24. References • WM in children with diagnosed ADHD (Westerberg, Child Neuropsychology, 2004) • WM training for children with ADHD, pilot results (Klingberg, J. of Clin. and Exp Neuropsychology, 2002) • WM training for children with ADHD, multi-site clinical validation (Klingberg, J. Am. Ac. Child & Adol. Psychiatry, 2005) • Brain imaging analysis of change following WM training (Olesen, Nature Neuroscience, 2004) ©2007Cogmed

  25. For more information about Cogmed Working Memory Training TM Contact Psychoeducational Clinic North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 27695-7650 515-1713 www.ncsu.edu/psychology/theclinic Visit cogmed.com ©2007Cogmed

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