An intensive 5 week computer game session using the Cogmed working memory training program developed by a Swedish Company has shown promising results. Designed to help the working memory of people with ADHD, this particular software has helped relieve some of the symptoms associated with that disorder.
Specifically, children who used this program showed improvement in attention,focus, planning and organization and working memory.The exercises are presented in a game format that challenges the child's skill in completing a task.The children's interest in the computer game is also a significant reason for its success.
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Can You Train Your Memory to Work Better?
A study led by Dr. Torkel Klingberg and colleagues from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden shows that memory training changes brain chemistry which can lead to a reduction of attention problems.What the researchers found were changes in the dopamine receptors in brain regions activated by working memory functions.
These changes suggest that brain biochemsitry and functions can be modified by experience and hold promise that treatment for memory and attention dysfunction is becoming a greater possibility.
Imagine the day when we can reverse Alzheimer's and ADHD!!!
Read the entire article here.
These changes suggest that brain biochemsitry and functions can be modified by experience and hold promise that treatment for memory and attention dysfunction is becoming a greater possibility.
Imagine the day when we can reverse Alzheimer's and ADHD!!!
Read the entire article here.
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