What is Cognitive Attention Training? (Brain Training)
many years through cognitive rehabilitation therapy. The same kinds of procedures, when applied to people with developmental disorders such as ADHD and learning disorders, are called cognitive training or brain training.
sustaining attention, working memory, listening, visual and auditory information processing - areas in which ADHD and learning disabled individuals often experience difficulties. The principle underlying cognitive brain training is to help improve the core mental abilities that regulate information processing ability and learning and are necessary for successful academic performance and learning.
training (remediation). Successful training is like physical exercise and requires frequent mental workouts to successfully strengthen cognitive functioning. Cognitive training has improved attention, memory and learning problems resulting from many disorders such ADHD, ADD, learning disorders, autism, brain damage, consequences of aging and stroke. Importance of Cognitive Attention Training THINK Faster, Sharper The use of medication is the primary and most effective treatment for ADHD. However, for some children medication by itself is often only partially effective and functioning can be enhanced by combining medication and cognitive training. Sometimes medication has unacceptable negative side effects and cannot be used. Medication is sometimes rejected because of reservations about the use of medication and alternative treatments are necessary. Tutoring and practice in academic areas are often not effective. The principle underlying cognitive brain training is to help improve the core mental abilities that regulate information processing ability and learning and are necessary for successful academic performance and learning. Can't Come To The Office Four Times a Week? Four Sessions A Week Too Expensive?
half-hour daily sessions. Four office visits a week would be much too expensive and impractical for most families. The Solution
special software that administers the remedial exercises, which are presented in computer game format. This software allows me to tailor the exercises to fit the child (or adult), monitor progress and modify the exercises to match cognitive functioning as it changes. This will allow us to provide intensive training at home, with only periodic office consultations for monitoring and software adjustment. Can't I Just Buy A Program Myself?
not work. I can provide the correct software at a substantial discount over what you would pay if purchased on your own and provide the consultation services needed to get the most out of the system. It is important to use a system that is designed using scientifically established principles of cognitive remediation. Such systems are complex and offer a wide variety of exercises intended to address dysfunction in different components of the cognitive system. Each person’s pattern of cognitive strengths and weaknesses are different. Consequently, supervision of cognitive attention treatment by a Neuropsychologist is recommended. The Treatment Program
and not limited to one of the component abilities required for learning. The flexibility of the Captain's Log system makes it possible to keep the charge as low as possible. The Captain’s Log system is the most comprehensive cognitive brain training system ever developed and includes 35 multi-level programs and provides more than 1000 hours of game-like brain training for ages 5 to 105. Children benefit from the Captain's Log system and so do Adults.You will never need any other cognitive brain training software! Captain's Log can be configured for children or adults to develop, improve and remediate attention, concentration, memory, hand-eye coordination, fundamental numerical concepts and problem solving/reasoning skills. The initial set up for using the program consists of 2 appointments (Neurobehavioral Status Exam-CPT procedural code 96116) to measure and develop an individualized program for each patient. Total Cost for 2 initial appointments and software is $700. A Captain’s Log CD (Captain’s Log @ Home) will be provided with a software license lease that lasts one year. Cost: Software - $ 400 Neurobehavioral Status Exam Sessions (2) - $ 300
Insurance Reimbursement
not eligible for insurance reimbursement without the inclusion of an established diagnosis on the billing statements. The cost of the Captain's Log software is not usually eligible for insurance reimbursement, though your insurance may provide for such reimbursement and you are urged to check with your insurance. The appointments used to evaluate (96116) your functioning and used to tailor the Captain's Log software for your needs may be reimbursable from your insurance company. However, insurance companies require that a diagnostic code be included in the billing statement in addition to the procedure code. If you have been evaluated previously by Dr. Smith, then the diagnosis has been established. A new evaluation will need to be conducted If you have not been evaluated by anyone previously. Check with your insurance company. An evaluation and diagnosis by another provider is sufficient to document your diagnosis. A new evaluation is not necessary All you will need to do is provide Dr. Smith with a copy of the evaluation report or brief letter from that provider that documents your diagnosis. This may involve a copy of a neuropsychological evaluation, psychological evaluation or a brief note or letter from your physician or psychologist that includes that diagnostic code form the DSM-IV or ICD-9 diagnostic manuals. It is recommended that formal consultations (CPT procedural code – 96116) should be done after 20, 40, 60 and 80 hours of cognitive training to assess improvements and modify the training program for each person. Cost - $150 per consultation. Please call Dr. Smith at (517) 349-5987 to schedule an appointment.
Pentium III 700 or higher PC processor DirectX 8 or Higher 256 MB of RAM Windows 2000 / XP / Vista DirectX compatible video card with at least 16 MB of video RAM DVD Rom drive Mouse, Trackball or TouchScreen Soundcard (DirectX compatible) Headphones or External Speakers 20 GB hard drive with at least 1.5 GB free space to install all products
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| NEURO-PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES Robert D. Smith, Ph.D. Dyslexia, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Psychotherapy Testing & Treatment For Children and Adults Serving Mid-Michigan 35 years experience |
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