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Usha Patel, Neurocognitive Therapist and Director of Raviv Practice London shares her first-hand experience of working with children /adults and the latest research and upcoming events in her series of blog posts.

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What is cogmed and is it worth the money?

Cogmed is a clinical software program, worked on at home, on the computer. Raviv Practice London has been using this program since it arrived in the United Kingdom in 2008. We are the leaders in terms of experience and have a track record of working directly with Cogmed (the makers of Cogmed) and then with Pearson Clinical (distributors of Cogmed). At Raviv Practice London, Cogmed is part of a more extensive therapeutic intervention for 90% of our students.

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Why Cogmed working memory training can fail

Here, at Raviv Practice London, we have developed a new method that shows more valuable data about the positive effects taking place. While we still use Cogmed as an objective measure, we have also introduced our own, more subjective, measure in the form of a questionnaire.

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Why won’t my sister play with me?

When one child has autism or delayed speech, sibling play can be tough but targeted support and therapy can help families find harmony again. Chatty little Yasmin was eager to play with her older sister. Yasmin wanted to play with dolls and toys and have fun with her older sibling.

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Cogmed Working Memory Training FAQs

Cogmed is the single most scientifically validated method that improves working memory and attention. Cogmed Working Memory Training is suited for individuals with diagnosed and undiagnosed problems. We offer remote training for anyone in the UK or Europe.

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Menopause causing brain fog?

Menopause can bring unexpected cognitive challenges such as memory lapses, lost items, and brain fog. For many women, multitasking becomes difficult and confidence takes a hit. This blog explores how Cogmed, a five-week online working memory programme, helps women regain mental clarity, structure, and confidence using structured, supported training that delivers measurable results.

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Does your child struggle with high-frequency spellings?

Many children with dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD find high-frequency spellings difficult to retain. This blog shares a proven two-step approach using Stareway to Spelling and Cogmed Working Memory Training to strengthen visual recall and finally make spelling stick.

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