“Cogmed is a wonderful addition to our existing toolbox. It is great for students who have specific difficulties with their workingmemory,which is so critical in all the work they do.” Lesley Anderson-McKenna
Research has shown participants continue to make gains for six months after finishing the programme. The boys are re- interviewed after six months to see what ongoing improvements they have noticed. Luke Hamilton says when he first started the programme, he could not see how it could improve things for him. “However, once I got stuck in, things really seemed to be improving without me even trying. It helped with remembering things
like a set of numbers, a set of instructions, and even things that people had told me. My girlfriend was amazed because I even remembered to ask her how her hockey game had gone, something I wouldn’t have done previously.’’ Lesley Anderson-McKenna is convinced of the programme’s merit. “Cogmed is a wonderful addition to our existing toolbox. It is great for students who have specific difficulties with their working memory, which is so critical in
all the work they do. Those who complete the programme also notice a significant improvement in their organisational skills, are better able to listen to verbal instructions, have better focus and can hold and manipulate more information in their short-term memory.’’ More information about Cogmed can be found at www.cogmed.co.nz
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College Issue 33 2017
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