Cogmed: Working Memory Training
Working memory is an important part of a person's intelligence and ability to learn. Many students with Dyslexia, AD/HD, and other learning differences struggle with working memory, which can slow learning. Increasing working memory ability increases a person's ability to learn.
What is Cogmed?
Cogmed is a scientific computer based program that uses different memory tasks to increase working memory ability.
Who needs Cogmed?
Cogmed would be a benefit to anyone with a working memory that is lower than the rest of his or her cognitive abilities. An IQ test can help determine if someone has a working memory deficit that needs help.
What improves with working memory improvement?
A lot of things! One major increase is concentration. Other areas of improvement can be: ability and speed of learning, organizational skills, reading comprehension etc. Please visit Cogmed.com for an even deeper list of tasks that require strong working memory.

