Working Memory Training

Recolo is now able to offer the Cogmed working memory training for children and young people. Cogmed is a computer based training programme supported by regular coaching sessions. The intervention takes 5 weeks to complete.

Working memory is a key cognitive function used in daily life that allows individuals to hold information in their mind for brief periods of time, typically a few seconds. Working memory can be described as active attention. Some examples of working memory demanding tasks are:

• Remembering instructions and remembering what the next step is while working with a sequence of activities.
• Learning new things.
• Reading, understanding what you are reading and selecting information.
• Organizing your life, remembering what to bring along, remembering where and when meetings occur. 
• Listening to other people and responding appropriately. 
• Time planning and having a sense of time.
• Holding back your impulses.

Working memory can be affected by brain injury or due to developmental problems. Working memory difficulties have been found consistently in children with ADHD.

Cogmed has been studied by many scientists who have found that it is effective. Find out more about the research studies.

If you would like to have your child assessed or to find out more about the Cogmed programme offered by Recolo please contact us by telephone on 020 7617 7180 or by email on care@recolo.co.uk.