
COST $1,500---NOT covered by insurance.
Doctor will NOT make any insurance requests
or file paperwork regarding payment.
Must be Paid in Full before receiving Cogmed Training CD
NO payment plan
Credit card payment preferred
Computer available
Computer meets technical requirements to run the Cogmed program. Go to Technical Requirements.
The program is Window’s based
Apple computers may need to have “BootCamp” software installed to run the program. Computer must have Intel-based processor to install the “BootCamp” software
Internet access
Good sound system
Comfortable "Noise Cancelling" Headphones (available at Apple store, I like Sony's)
Second headphone for training aide (does not have to be "noise cancelling)..
Headphone splitter (for training aide to hear exercises along with child/student)
Clean, well-functioning mouse
Time available--5 weeks in a row, 5 days a week, 1 hour
Time when not hungry or too tired
Adult present, sitting next to child during ENTIRE training periods
Private, quiet room. No distractions
Stability and Structure is Important for Optimal Training Results:
An adult must be able to be with the child sitting next to him/her while training
The training takes a lot of energy, many children get tired
May need frequent breaks
May need motivation to complete
So, with this in mind, realistically need 1 hour
Continuity and Intensity is Important for Optimal Training Results:
best to plan for this training
NOT during long trips
NOT during big changes such as moves, separations
NOT during major events within the family or home
NOT during interruptions of more than a week