The training is usually done at home, although it may be completed at school with cooperation from school staff. It consists of 25 computerized sessions each 30-45 minutes long, 5 sessions per week for 5 weeks. The full program includes:
- Start-up session at the CDN
- Five weeks of training with weekly coach calls (you are able to access to the Cogmed Training Web to look at your child's progress during this time)
- Wrap-up session at the end of the training
- Six months follow-up visit or interview
At the end of the training you have free acess to Cogmed Extension Training if you wish.
What you need
- A child who is motivated to do the work
- An adult who is willing to supervise each session
- A computer with Windows XP or better operating system
- An Internet connection
- A quiet, distraction-free place at home where your child can do the training.
- The time and energy necessary to do the training. If you want, we can provide a letter to your child's school asking that homework demands be reduced during the training period.
- Rewards for the child after each session, and after each week of training.
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