Cogmed Training Programme
Cogmed Working Memory Training is an evidence-based intervention to improve working memory, attention, and executive functioning.
Participation strengthens skills vital for learning, academic success, organisation, and daily problem-solving.
Working memory is the brain’s ability to hold and manipulate information for short periods. It is essential to follow instructions, demonstrate reading comprehension, perform mental arithmetic, plan, and maintain focus.
The programme combines adaptive digital exercises with professional coaching to help individuals strengthen cognitive skills in a structured and engaging way.
At our clinic, Speech and Language Therapist and Certified Cogmed Coach Kelly Cheung guides clients through training, monitors progress, and provides support.
Who Is This Programme For?
Cogmed is suitable for children, adolescents, and adults with challenges in working memory and attention.
The programme may benefit individuals who:
- Have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- Experience attention and concentration difficulties.
- Have working memory weaknesses.
- Struggle with following multi-step instructions.
- Experience learning difficulties.
- Have challenges with organisation and task completion.
- Have difficulty holding information in mind while solving problems
- Experience cognitive fatigue or reduced mental stamina.
- Have language processing difficulties related to memory.
For school-aged children, working memory challenges may show as:
- Quickly forgetting instructions.
- Losing track of tasks.
- Difficulty copying from the board.
- Struggling with reading comprehension.
- Difficulty completing multi-step work.
- Frequently asking for instructions to be repeated.
Programme Structure
The Cogmed programme runs for 5 to 6 weeks and includes daily computer-based training, with Kelly Cheung providing regular coaching and support throughout.
The programme also includes three consultation sessions with our Speech and Language Specialist, Kelly Cheung, a certified Cogmed coach, as well as continuous progress monitoring throughout.
What the Programme Includes & How It Works
1. Getting Started: Initial Consultation & Setup
Appointment 1: This session helps you and your family understand and set up the programme.
In this session, we will:
- Explain what working memory is and how it affects learning and attention.
- Walk you through how the Cogmed programme works.
- Discuss the client’s strengths, challenges, and goals.
- Show you how to complete the daily training sessions.
- Help you create a realistic and effective training routine.
- Set up and install the Cogmed training platform.
- Guide parents or clients on how to support the training process.
By the end of this session, you’ll feel clear and confident about how to begin.
2. Daily Home-Based Training
- 5 sessions per week.
- Each session takes about 30–45 minutes.
- Total: 25 sessions over 5 weeks.
- Activities are interactive and game-like to keep things engaging.
One of the key features of Cogmed is that it adjusts to each person.
- Tasks automatically become easier or harder based on performance.
- As working memory improves, the exercises become more challenging.
- This keeps training effective without feeling overwhelming.
This personalised approach helps maximise progress.
3. Ongoing Support & Progress Monitoring
You will be supported throughout the programme. As your Cogmed coach, Kelly Cheung will closely monitor your progress via the platform, provide regular feedback, and offer tailored guidance every step of the way.
We Track:
- Completion of sessions.
- Performance levels.
- Progress in working memory.
- Engagement and consistency.
- Any areas where extra support may be helpful
Why This Matters:
- Keeps training consistent.
- Helps catch challenges early.
- Supports motivation and engagement.
- Allows us to adjust. strategies when needed.
Coaching support is a key part of the programme’s success.
4. Midway Check-In
Appointment 2: This session takes place halfway through the programme.
During This Session, We Will:
- Review progress and performance so far.
- Highlight strengths and areas for improvement.
- Talk through any difficulties.
- Provide strategies to maintain motivation.
- Adjust the training approach if needed.
- Answer any questions from clients or parents.
This helps keep things on track and builds confidence moving forward.
5. Final Review & Feedback
Appointment 3: At the end, we meet to review your progress and next steps.
In This Session:
- We go through training results and performance data.
- Discuss improvements in working memory.
- Explore changes in attention, focus, and learning.
- Invite parents and clients to share observations.
- Provide recommendations to maintain progress.
- Offer guidance on next steps or further support if needed.
- Provide a summary for use at home, school, or in therapy.
This session helps you understand the programme’s full impact and what to do next.
Benefits Of The Cogmed Programme
Research on working memory training suggests individuals may experience improvements in sustained attention, working memory capacity, ability to follow instructions, mental organisation, task completion, problem-solving, learning efficiency, academic performance, cognitive stamina, and self-confidence in learning tasks. These benefits can make everyday activities easier and enhance overall performance at home, at school, or at work.
- Working memory capacity.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Mental organisation.
- Task completion.
- Problem solving.
- Learning efficiency.
- Academic performance.
- Cognitive stamina.
- Self-confidence in learning tasks.
Improvements may also be observed in everyday activities such as:
- Completing homework.
- Staying focused in class.
- Following conversations.
- Managing multiple pieces of information.
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