Cogmed New Zealand
Focus. Learn. Get things done.
Cogmed is a structured, coach-supported training program for working memory and attention, developed by neuroscientists at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute and studied in randomised controlled trials.
Is working memory the missing piece?
Working memory is what lets you hold information in mind long enough to use it, following instructions, doing mental maths, staying on track mid-task. When it’s stretched too thin, it can look like:
Losing track of multi-step instructions
Starting tasks but struggling to stay organised through to the end
Trouble with mental maths or holding a thought while doing something else
Difficulty staying focused, especially on less interesting tasks
Cogmed has been studied in children, teens and adults, including those with ADHD, and those recovering from stroke, brain injury or cancer treatment.
Losing track of multi-step instructions
Starting tasks but struggling to stay organised through to the end
Trouble with mental maths or holding a thought while doing something else
Difficulty staying focused, especially on less interesting tasks
Fun exercises that adapt to you
Suitable for ages 5 to adult. See some of the Cogmed New Zealand exercises below, or watch the full demo.
11 working memory games
Auditory working memory
Visuo-spatial working memory
Visuo-spatial rotation
World builder reward game
11 working memory games in total. See more exercises and play a demo →
What training actually involves
Online - train from any internet-enabled computer or tablet
Adaptive - adjusts in real time to ability level
25-35 minutes per day, 3-5 days a week
6 to 14 week courses available, depending on training frequency and intensity
6 one-on-one coaching calls with a program specialist
Daily progress scores you can track yourself
Email support whenever you need it
A training summary report at the end of the course
Online - train from any internet-enabled computer or tablet
Adaptive - adjusts in real time to ability level
25-35 minutes per day, 3-5 days a week
6 to 14 week courses available, depending on training frequency and intensity
6 one-on-one coaching calls with a program specialist
Daily progress scores you can track yourself
Email support whenever you need it
A training summary report at the end of the course
Backed by research, not just marketing
Cogmed was developed at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute and has been studied in randomised controlled trials across children, teens, adults and older adults, including people with ADHD, and people recovering from stroke, brain injury or cancer treatment.
Adults, ages 20-70
A double-blind randomised trial found improvements in working memory and sustained attention, maintained at 3-month follow-up.
Brehmer, Westerberg & Backman, 2012, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Children with ADHD
A controlled trial (ages 7-17) found improvements in inattention, organisation and working memory, reported by parents and teachers.
Beck et al., 2010, Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
School-aged children
A University of Cambridge study of 72 students found working memory gains linked to greater academic progress in maths and English over the school year.
Also studied in preschoolers, childhood cancer survivors, and adults recovering from stroke or brain injury.
See all the research →
Not ready to book a call?
Get the Cogmed New Zealand info pack — everything you need to know, in one easy download.
Cogmed New Zealand Pricing
One all-inclusive fee. Pay upfront or in instalments.^
All-inclusive fee
$1650
total cost
Includes
- Flexible training, 6-14 weeks depending on your chosen protocol
- 6 one-on-one coaching calls with a program specialist
- Email support as you need it
- Self-guided start-up course + 24/7 access to training resources
- Daily progress scores + a full training summary report at completion
^3 fortnightly payments of $550, plus a $12 fee per transaction.
Unsuccessful payments will incur a $12 retry fee per attempt.
Cogmed FAQs
What age is Cogmed suitable for?
This program is generally suitable for students in Prep (Pre-Primary / Reception) and above. Suitability will depend on skill level. If you are unsure about your child’s suitability for the program please book a free professional consult.
What does it look like?
Check out our Cogmed demo video to see what the exercises are like.
Is Cogmed backed by research?
This is an important consideration when choosing a learning intervention. Cogmed is one of the most highly researched programs out there – check out more on the research page.
Will this program also improve reading skills?
While working memory is necessary for reading and comprehension, Cogmed is designed to target working memory and attention capacity directly; it does not teach reading mechanics. You can explore our targeted reading interventions here.
When does the course begin and end?
Your course will begin on your first training day and end once you have finished all the Cogmed content (6 – 14 weeks depending on your chosen protocol). Your program coach will provide 6 coaching calls, spread out across your course. If you miss sessions and run out of coaching calls before you’ve finished Cogmed, you will be able to complete the course in your own time.
How long will I need to complete the program?
You’ll need 6 – 14 weeks depending on your chosen protocol (25 or 35 minutes per day, 3 – 5 days per week).
What technology do I need?
Cogmed can be used on most Windows and Mac computers as well as iPads and some newer Android tablets. It is accessed through your internet browser (we recommend Google Chrome browser). Headphones are recommended to help you concentrate (we recommend stereo headphones that cover the whole ear, such as these ones from Altronics). Parents monitoring their children should use a headphone double adaptor so they can also hear the sound.
How do I enrol?
You can either enrol online below, or discuss the program further and/or enrol over the phone.