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Improving Academic Performance

Does my child have a

working memory deficit?

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Working memory is

The ability to keep information in your mind for a short period of time (seconds)

and be able to use this information in your thinking.

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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

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The working memory gap

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Visuospatial Working Memory Capacity

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

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A deficit inworking 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

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Introducing

Cogmed Working Memory Training

A clinically proven programfor children with

attention deficits.

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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©2007 Cogmed

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Research & development

Cogmed Working Memory Training

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

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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

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The CogmedRM training software

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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 completedwith or without an office visit.

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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

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What’s needed to train?

PC with Internet connection

Headphones and speakers

Separate, quiet room preferred

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Resultsare impressive

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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

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8 out of 10 childrenshow measurable effects

Improved ability to sustain attention

Improved impulse control

Better complex reasoning skills

Better academic performance

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Scientifically proven effects

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ControlTreat

Visuospatial

What they have said:

Teacher

“She is able to hold verbal information in her head better, her mental processing has improved.”

Psychologist “I have observed a “maturity” in each child, the ability to remember better, and be more organized.”

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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.”

Long-lasting effectsA 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)

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New Products

AdultsCogmedQM

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Children age 4-7Under

Development

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)

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For more information aboutCogmed Working Memory Training

Contact

Psychoeducational ClinicNorth Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC 27695-7650515-1713

www.ncsu.edu/psychology/theclinic

Visit cogmed.com

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