Cogmed Working Memory Training™
Paoli Psychological Associates is pleased to offer the Cogmed Working Memory Training program for children and adults as a way of improving attention and elements of executive functioning.
Cogmed Working Memory Training is a research-based 5-week program developed by neuroscientists that helps children and adults become more focused. Research has shown that 80% of individuals completing the program make significant, real life improvement.
Some of the areas commonly improved are attention/concentration, impulse control, academic performance, behavior, memory, and social awareness and skills.
For more information, see the Cogmed website at www.cogmed.com.
To discuss whether this program may benefit you or your child, contact Dr. Bill Morgan at 610.644.8182.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cogmed?
Cogmed Working Memory Training is a research-based computerized program designed by neuroscientists to improve attention and focus by increasing working memory capacity.
- What is working memory?
Working memory is a key cognitive ability used in a variety of daily life situations that allows a person to hold information in their mind for brief periods. We use it to remember instructions, learn new things, read and comprehend what we read, organizing, listening and conversing, planning, inhibiting impulses, etc.
- Who is Cogmed training for?
Basically it is for anyone who wants to improve their ability to concentrate and pay attention. It is very appropriate for individuals who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with or without hyperactivity. It is designed for children, teens, and adults.
- Is Cogmed effective?
Substantial research has documented that Cogmed training translates into improvements in attention/concentration, impulse control, academic performance, behavior, memory, and social awareness and skills, and other areas. These improvements have been shown to last after training. For more information on the research, see www.cogmed.com/research.
- How does Cogmed work?
Cogmed training is done on a computer at the user's home, school, or workplace. It is a 5-week program involving 5 one-hour training sessions per week. Training is supervised by a trained psychologist through a start-up meeting and weekly coaching calls. The user's progress is monitored by the coach and results documented.
- How can I get started or obtain more information?
If you are interested in learning more about Cogmed for you or your child, contact Dr. Bill Morgan at 610.644.8182. You may also visit the Cogmed website at www.cogmed.com.
Paoli Psychological Associates is located in the Main Line suburbs. Our office is based in Paoli, which is convenient to Malvern, Wayne, Radnor, Devon, Newtown Square, Villanova, Berwyn, Devon, Broomall, West Chester, Media, Exton, Downingtown, Phoenixville, King of Prussia, and other towns in Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Chester County, PA and the following zip codes: 19301, 19312, 19333, 19073, 19355, 19335, 19087, 19063, 19460, 19406, 19341.
To inquire about our counseling services, contact Dr. Bill Morgan at 610.644.8182
Paoli Psychological Associates
63 Chestnut Road
Suite Nine
Paoli, PA 19301
610.644.8182
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Overview of Services
- Academic Achievement
- ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
- Anxiety and Panic
- Attention Training
- Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s Syndrome
- Biofeedback
- Career Counseling
- Child and Adolescent
- Christian Counseling
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- Eating Disorders
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- Learning Disabilities
- Life Coaching
- Marriage and Family
- Men’s Issues
- Parenting
- Personal Growth
- Post-Traumatic Stress
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relationships
- School-Related Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress Management
- Tele-Therapy
- Women’s Issues
- Workplace Issues