What is Cogmed?
Clarity4Mind, Natural Remedies for ADD — June 7, 2010 at 4:59 pmCogmed Working Memory Training is a computer-based solution for attention problems caused by poor working memory. Together with qualified teams around the world, Cogmed offers a training solution for all settings.
We combine cognitive neuroscience with innovative computer game design and close professional support to deliver substantial and lasting benefits to our users. Our solutions include easy-to-use software...
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American Academy of Pediatrics says Cogmed is an Evidence-based Intervention
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mind Exercises, Natural Remedies for ADD — June 17, 2010 at 2:43 pmThe American Academy of Pediatrics listed what they consider to be “Evidence-Based Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Interventions” on their website this week. Cogmed Working Memory TrainingTM, or Working Memory Training (as listed on their site), was listed as having “good support”. This is a major breakthrough for Cogmed! For this link look under the heading: “What’s New”
This prestigious...
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Genius Kid
Genius Kid
“Genius, not just a test score, but the nature of your contribution to the world.” Charles Shinaver, PhD
I...
May 8, 2010 14:21
Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships
If academic achievement is the first step in making your contribution to the world then academic scholarships are the next. ...
May 11, 2010 14:03
Mind Exercises
American Academy of Pediatrics says Cogmed is an Evidence-based Intervention
The American Academy of Pediatrics listed what they consider to be “Evidence-Based Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Interventions”...
Jun 17, 2010 14:43
Summer Camp
Cogmed Summer Camp
Attend a camp and get these benefits:
Improved AttentionImproved Impulse ControlBetter Complex Reasoing
Better Academic Performance
Improved...
May 11, 2010 13:10
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What is Cogmed?
Cogmed Working Memory Training is a computer-based solution for attention problems caused by poor working memory. Together with qualified teams around the world, Cogmed offers a training solution for all settings.
We combine cognitive neuroscience with innovative computer game design and close professional...
June 7th, 2010 | Clarity4Mind, Natural Remedies for ADD | Read More
American Academy of Pediatrics says Cogmed is an Evidence-based Intervention
The American Academy of Pediatrics listed what they consider to be “Evidence-Based Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Interventions” on their website this week. Cogmed Working Memory TrainingTM, or Working Memory Training (as listed on their site), was listed as having “good support”. This is...
June 17th, 2010 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mind Exercises, Natural Remedies for ADD | Read More
Summer Camp For ADHD Children or a Summer Course of Cogmed?
My middle son was selected as the only student in his grade to do a gifted or advanced math program at Ball State University this summer for one week (see link here: Ball State M Program ). Certainly, it is an honor, and we are excited that he is doing it. But, how much can a kid learn in one week? In...
June 3rd, 2010 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Read More
Don’t Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables, You’ll get ADHD? Huh?
A couple weeks ago I spoke to a classroom of 7th graders. They were firing questions at me about what it is like to be a psychologist. It was career day at school. They cut right to the chase with the first question being “How much money do you make?” Anyway, after the talk the substitute...
May 29th, 2010 | Natural Remedies for ADD | Read More
BEST ADHD Treatment Study EVER Worse on 91% of the variables, Part 2
Ok to catch you up to speed today I am not going to do the whole “Lost” show recap episode here. I will just open with what my last posted closed with:
The best ADHD treatment study of all time conducted by the NIMH reported that at 6 and 8 year follow that the children who received the treatment...
May 17th, 2010 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mind Exercises | Read More
BEST ADHD Treatment Study EVER Worse on 91% of the variables, Part 1
Put your seatbelts on for this one. The ride gets bumpy and your point of view about ADHD treatment will get shaken. However, your eyes will open and you will realize that your senses were not fooling you all along. You had a sneaking suspicion about all this but you just couldn’t find the data...
May 14th, 2010 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mind Exercises | Read More
Mind Exercises
Boost your brain. The best mind exercises I have found are Cogmed Working Memory TrainingTM. I am a clinical child psychologist and I am persuaded by data. I have been looking through the research on how to improve attention for over 7 years. This was the best I found.
People are searching for...
May 11th, 2010 | Clarity, Mind Exercises | Read More
Academic Scholarships
If academic achievement is the first step in making your contribution to the world then academic scholarships are the next. This category will discuss Academic Scholarships. To go from the concept that “genius is not just a test score but a contribution to the world” you have to have academic...
May 11th, 2010 | Academic Scholarships, Clarity | Read More
Cogmed Summer Camp
Attend a camp and get these benefits:
Improved AttentionImproved Impulse ControlBetter Complex Reasoing
Better Academic Performance
Improved Social SkillsThen what if I told you that your child didn’t have to leave your home.
He could do this program an hour a day 5 days a week for 5 weeks.
What...
May 11th, 2010 | Clarity, Summer Camp | Read More
Genius Kid
“Genius, not just a test score, but the nature of your contribution to the world.” Charles Shinaver, PhD
I recently had a debate/discussion with my son. Many of his friends and acquaintances had come to calling him “genius”.
Wikipedia’s discussion of genius is instructive:
“A genius...
May 8th, 2010 | Clarity, Genius Kid | Read More
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What is Cogmed?
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American Academy of Pediatrics says Cogmed is an Evidence-based Intervention
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Summer Camp For ADHD Children or a Summer Course of Cogmed?
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Don’t Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables, You’ll get ADHD? Huh?
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BEST ADHD Treatment Study EVER Worse on 91% of the variables, Part 2
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Diane Rork: This is valuable information. My 14 year old does have some co-morbid issues- and has struggled in school all his school...
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Mauro Daloia: Cool site!!...
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Windy Heisner: Excellent content. Thanks for posting....
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Lisa Webb: Could you please give us your thoughts regarding the neuropsych test......in particular, why is testing done while the c...
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Clare Albright, Psy.D.: Hi Dr. Shinaver, Thank you for this interesting blog post. I am heart warmed by your sharing so candidly. I thi...
