Cogmed RM Training
Recent Examples of Real Life Results

We have taken representative excerpts from recent training reports. Any information that might potentially identify the child has been omitted to protect the confidentiality of the child and his/her family. This is, however, representative of the results achieved by children in the U.S. who have participated in the RM Training. The outcomes are impressive!

Some trainees have been so excited by their results, they wanted to share their experience with others. To read the story of one local student in his own words, click on Trainee Profile.

11-year-old male with AD/HD

Week 1-2: There were improvements in the areas of math, science, and English
By week: 3: He was doing better in school; improved concentration makes studying “not so hard”.
Overall results:

Test scores in science and social studies improved significantly.
The child became more self-motivated and progressively needed less direct supervision with exercises.
He also became more focused and organized and can follow directions much better. “He’s less forgetful and remembers where he left things”.
Overall school performance, especially math, is much better.
His mother is grateful and “deeply impressed” by the results.

Working Memory Index Improvement: 34% increase

16 year-old-female with AD/HD

Overall results:

Her confidence level improved and she could problem solve more effectively.
Her time perception improved dramatically. “She is for the first time in her life sequencing a planned series of events”.
Her ability to sequence a series of related events improved. Where she previously experienced a “mismatch of thought and action”, by the end of the training she could think about the action and then perform it.
“This year she completed her summer reading list. Last year she read the chapters but had no comprehension”.

Working Memory Index Improvement: 27% increase

13 year-old-male with AD/HD, migraines, and anxiety disorder

Week 1: Significant effects were noted within the first week. His mother observed improvement in his schoolwork almost immediately as a result of improved concentration.
By week 3: The child’s parents reported dramatic behavioral changes. “Now when he gets mad, he takes a deep breath and calms himself down”. Even simple defensiveness has defused; his overall attitude appeared much improved.
Overall results:

The child reported he is remembering more and can now meet deadlines.
Anger outbursts still occur, but are managed more appropriately.
His mother was impressed at his ability to manage a crisis situation. “This is new behavior for him”.
Both mother and child noted fewer headaches.
Two months after training, his parents report he had his “best school year yet”; and a significant improvement in attitude and behavior.

Working Memory Index Improvement: 46% increase

10 year-old male with AH/HD whose hyperactivity was quite marked

Week 1: Initially he was very motivated, but a long-standing pattern of feeling deep frustration with cognitive tasks, combined with trouble sitting still, caused frustration to the point he wanted to quit a few days into training. Immediate coach intervention that included discussion with the family and re-calibration of the exercises, led to a resumption and successful completion of the training.
By Week 4: He reported the ability to focus. The training took place in the summer and led to a new ability for the child. For the first time he was able to listen to his baseball coach, learn a new skill, and improve his baseball game.
Overall results:

“Instead of being unable to focus long enough to be taught a new skill, I can do that now!”
“He was able to work through a pattern of frustration and quitting. He now has the ability to work through a frustrating task and successfully complete it.”

Working Memory Index Improvement: 30 % increase

14 year-old male with AD/HD and delayed social skills

Week 1: The training got off to an enthusiastic start with very steady, reliable training accomplished from Day 1.
By Week 4: He reported a new interest in learning to socialize.
Overall results:

After years of unsuccessful interventions to encourage him to learn new social skills, this training was associated with a first-in-his-life experience of asking to get together with friends.

Working Memory Index Improvement: 42 % increase