COST of the Cogmed Working Memory Training
1. How much will the training cost?
Total cost is $1500.
2. What does the $1500 cover?
a. START UP SESSION
$200 is the cost of this first face to face meeting. 1 to 2 hrs.
This meeting occurs at the office with parents and child/student, and includes:
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
If family wants to proceed with training, at the end of the start-up session:
Rating scales with parents and child will be completed at that time.
Rating scales for teachers to be given to family.
$200 paid at the time of the start-up session, will be applied to the total $1500
review checklist
family given the CD, installation reviewed
if any problems with the installation family to call or e-mail Dr. Fujimoto
after full payment of $1500 collected and processed Dr Fujimoto will call pt
($200 startup session + $1300 training ,phone calls, wrap-up session)
If family is not ready to start training, at the end of the start -up session:
$200 paid at the time of the startup session is processed. (not refunded)
If family decides to start the training after the startup session, the
$200 paid at the time of the start-up session, will be applied to the total $1500
review checklist
family given the CD, installation reviewed
if any problems with the installation family to call or e-mail Dr. Fujimoto
after full payment of $1500 is collected and processed, Dr Fujimoto will call pt ($200 startup session + $1300 training ,phone calls, wrap-up session)
b. WEEKLY PHONE CALLS (5)
talk to child/student about the training
encourage, review, and reinforce goals of training
talk to parents, discuss training, concerns, questions, problems
discuss rewards, possible changes
review training so far
set up next phone call
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. 6 MONTH FOLLOW-UP
e. COST OF THE COGMED CD
Dr Fujimoto pays Cogmed for each USER ID
3. NO Discounts
Dr. Fujimoto has decided to use a portion of moneys earned, to provide free trainings
to families who cannot afford the $1500 cost of the program. Dr Fujimoto would like
to do 10% of trainings pro bono (at no cost to a family who cannot afford the program).
This way, the families who can afford the program and Dr. Fujimoto, can help a family,
child or student who would otherwise not be able to do the training.
4. NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE
Payment in full required. Check, cash or credit card.
