Blog
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.
How to work with your ADHD to achieve success
ADHD minds are fast, creative and full of potential, but how do you finish what you start? In this blog post learn tools that help you harness your ideas and succeed.
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.
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.
How to observe your child and understand where their concentration fails
Poor concentration in children has many causes. Some professionals may rush an ADHD diagnosis and medication. Instead, learn how to observe your child at home and work with a professional who can use therapies beyond medication to get at the root of your child’s behavioural issues.
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.
What is executive functioning and how to identify the weak areas?
Does your child have problems with finding homework, talking out of turn, or temper tantrums? He may have executive functioning problems. These skills help us manage daily life and deficiencies can lead to underachievement if not treated.
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.
What is willpower, and how can it be strengthened?
Willpower is a mental resource linked to the brain’s anterior mid-cingulated cortex, which grows when we push through challenging tasks. Programs like Cogmed working memory training build willpower by gradually increasing mental load and improving focus, helping children and adults develop resilience and greater self-control.