top of page

Brain Training for Children

Rogerian Psychology Centre offers affordable brain training programme for children in Singapore to help children ages 14 and below to enhance their cognitive performance in the area of (1) attention and concentration, (2) memory, (3) perception, and (4) reasoning skills to help them maximize their fullest potential academically, and in life situations.

Affordable Brain Training Programme in Singapore

Brain training programmes using state-of-the-art, modern, computerized technology such as Cogmed and CogniFit are designed to help children strengthen the mental skills that are essential for learning and daily life—focus, concentration, memory, attention, and perception. These programmes use engaging, game-like exercises that adapt to each child’s performance level, ensuring that tasks are always challenging but never overwhelming. Backed by coaching support and progress tracking, they provide children with structured opportunities to train the “mental muscles” that support academic success, emotional regulation, and confidence in problem-solving.

Who benefits from such programmes?

Such programmes are particularly suitable for children who struggle with attention difficulties, memory lapses, or distractibility, including those with ADHD or learning-related challenges. They are also beneficial for children who may not have a diagnosed condition but want to strengthen their ability to focus, remember instructions, and manage multi-step tasks. Typically recommended for ages 6 to 16, these interventions can be delivered at home or in schools, with flexibility to fit into a family’s schedule.

Scientific Evidence to Support

Scientific research has repeatedly validated the effectiveness of cognitive training. For example, Klingberg et al. (2005) demonstrated that children with ADHD who completed working memory training showed significant improvements in attention and reasoning. Holmes et al. (2009) found that children with low working memory made lasting gains after adaptive training. A systematic review by Spencer-Smith & Klingberg (2015) concluded that such programmes consistently improve working memory and reduce inattentive behaviours. More recently, Westwood et al. (2023) highlighted that cognitive training brings moderate gains in working memory and small improvements in inattention in children with ADHD. Importantly, research by Gire et al. (2023) also showed benefits in visuospatial processing among children born very preterm, pointing to its value across different learning profiles.

​

When thoughtfully applied, Cogmed and CogniFit serve as powerful tools to enhance children’s mental capacities, making it easier for them to stay on task, absorb new information, and thrive in both academic and everyday settings. While these programmes are not magic bullets, they provide parents and educators with evidence-based support to unlock a child’s cognitive potential and set them on the path to stronger learning and personal growth.

Affordable Brain Training for Children in Singapore

What the programme does

  • Builds core capacity in working memory and attention—the “mental workspace” and control system that underpin focus, following instructions, resisting distraction, holding information while thinking, and accurate perception under load. Improvements here commonly show up as better on-task behaviour and fewer “careless” mistakes, with mixed but sometimes positive effects on classroom outcomes.

  • Uses adaptive, game-like tasks that automatically scale difficulty so the child is always challenged but not overwhelmed. Coaching/accountability boosts adherence.

How the programme is delivered?

Cogmed (attention + working memory)

  • Format: ~ 25 sessions of 45 minutes, typically 2 sessions per week for 12 weeks, guided by a trained clinician/coach (tele-coaching possible).

  • Why use it: Most studied in children; multiple RCTs show reliable gains on working-memory measures and small improvements in inattention ratings; far-transfer (grades, broad academics) is demonstrated.

CogniFit (attention, perception, reasoning, memory, multi-domain)

  • Format: 25 sessions of 45 minute sessions, 2 sessions per week for 12 weeks; modules specifically target attention, perception, and memory with clinician/coach dashboards for tracking and consultation

  • Why use it: Flexible add-on for perceptual and multi-domain practice and school/home use. Evidence supports computerized cognitive training (CCT) for near-transfer gains (e.g., working memory), while far-transfer is variable.

Who this programme is suitable for?

  • ADHD-type attention difficulties (primarily inattentive symptoms), with or without medication. Expect near-transfer gains (WM) and small improvements in inattention; treat as adjunct to behaviour strategies and schooling supports. PMC

  • Children with weak working memory/slow processing (e.g., who lose place, forget multi-step directions, or struggle to hold sounds/visual details while working). PubMed

  • Learners with reading or visuospatial challenges (e.g., preterm birth, specific learning issues): WM training has shown visuospatial processing and reading-comprehension benefits in some cohorts. JAMA NetworkPMC

  • Ages: Typically 6–16 (Cogmed notes protocols from ~age 4+ with coach tailoring). Cogmed

What outcomes to expect

  • Improvements on objective working-memory tasks; setting-specific reductions in inattention.

  • Gains in visuospatial processing and reading comprehension in certain groups/studies.

  • Improves overall reasoning skills, problem solving skills, and overall cognitive skills related to intelligence.

  • Improvements in general cognitive performance.

How this programme works (12 weeks – 1 Term)

  • Baseline (Week 0): Brief attention/WM screener + teacher/parent ratings; set 1–2 functional targets (e.g., “memory” or “attention” or “focus”).

  • Part 1 (Weeks 1–6): Cogmed/CogniFit core cycle (2×/week). Weekly coach check-ins with the children; parent prompts for sleep/exercise routines (which also benefit attention).

  • Part 2 (Weeks 7–12): Cogmed/CogniFit maintenance (2×/week) emphasising attention & perception modules; embed strategy coaching (note-taking, chunking, visual scanning).

  • Post & follow-up: Repeat ratings and brief training tasks at Week 12 and share a one-page progress summary with parents.

Affordable Memory, Attention, and Focus Training Programme in Singapore

Cost

Training Fee (Per Term – 3 months – Non-refundable) – $650

​

Registration Fee (One Time-Non-refundable) – $150

 

Parent monthly 45 minutes consultation (Per Term – 3 months – Non-refundable) – $360

 

Baseline Assessment using screener, and term assessment outcome using screener – Free

 

Report (Optional) – $300

References

Klingberg, T., Fernell, E., Olesen, P. J., et al. (2005).
Computerized training of working memory in children with ADHD — a randomized, controlled trial.
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 44(2), 177–186.
👉 Cogmed training improved working memory, reasoning, and reduced parent-rated inattention in children with ADHD.

​

Holmes, J., Gathercole, S. E., & Dunning, D. L. (2009).
Adaptive training leads to sustained enhancement of poor working memory in children.
Developmental Science, 12(4), F9–F15.
👉 Children with low working memory showed lasting improvements after adaptive cognitive training.

 

Thorell, L. B., Lindqvist, S., Nutley, S. B., Bohlin, G., & Klingberg, T. (2009).
Training and transfer effects of executive functions in preschool children.
Developmental Science, 12(1), 106–113.
👉 Found improvements in preschoolers’ working memory and attention following computerized executive-function training.

 

Spencer-Smith, M., & Klingberg, T. (2015).
Benefits of a working memory training program for inattention in daily life: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
PLoS ONE, 10(3), e0119522.
👉 Meta-analysis confirms WM training enhances working memory and reduces inattentive behaviours in children and adolescents.

 

Bergman Nutley, S., Söderqvist, S., Bryde, S., Humphreys, K., & Klingberg, T. (2011).
Gains in fluid intelligence after training non-verbal reasoning in 4-year-olds: A controlled, randomized study.
Developmental Science, 14(3), 591–601.
👉 Demonstrated that young children can improve reasoning and working memory through structured training tasks.

 

van der Donk, M., Hiemstra-Beernink, A. C., Tjeenk-Kimman, M., van der Leij, A., & Kroesbergen, E. H. (2015).
Cognitive training for children with ADHD: A randomized controlled trial of Cogmed working memory training and ‘Paying Attention in Class’.
Frontiers in Psychology, 6, 1081.
👉 Reported significant gains in working memory, though broad transfer effects were mixed—highlighting Cogmed’s specific efficacy.

bottom of page