COST of the Cogmed Working Memory Training

 

 

1.     How much will the training cost?

         Total cost is $1500.

         Not covered by insurance

        Full payment due at the beginning of the Start Up Session

 

2.      What does the $1500 cover?

 

          a.     START UP SESSION

                  This meeting occurs at the office with parents and child/student, and includes: (usually 3 hours)

• presentation about the Cogmed Working Memory

• discussing how training helps working memory

  •     like developing muscles

  •     like learning to ride a bicycle

• answering any questions about the program

• discuss the “initial interview” survey

• private interview of child/student

• demonstrating the program to parents and child

• parents and child have a chance to try the program

• developing a reward system/agreements/goals

• importance of motivation, crucial to success of training children with working memory deficits have a hard time motivating themselves when tasks are more demanding

• routines for contact during training period

• training environment

  • ? need for note for school/teachers for decreased work load

  • ? need to reduce other activities during training

• mental/thinking strategies

• for optimal working memory training

  • no verbal repeating of letters or numbers

  • no paper or pen/pencil

  • no touching of screen or key board

  • at least 30 minutes of training time

• review checklist

• family given the CD, installation reviewed

• if any problems with the installation family to call or e-mail Dr. Fujimoto

 

             b.        DAILY EMAILS:

• child/student comments about the training

• encourage, review, and reinforce goals of training

• parents: discuss training, concerns, questions, problems

• discuss rewards, possible changes

• review training so far

 

                c.     WRAP- UP SESSION

                        This will take place in the office, lasting about 30 to 60 minutes

• review total training scores at the start and end of training

• congratulate child/student on completing a very challenging training program for working memory

• review initial goals of training

• complete final rating scales (parents and child)

• parents to have teachers complete final rating scales

• this can be done before or after the wrap- up session

 

                  d.     RETESTING FOLLOW-UP

• several months after the training.

• one year after training.

 

                  e.     COST OF THE COGMED CD

•     Dr Fujimoto pays Cogmed for each USER ID