Age: 10
Gender: Male
Location: State withheld

Neuropsychological testing showed that although this young man’s IQ was high above average, his working memory was within the normal range for a child his age. His parents thought he might benefit if his working memory could be increased to be more in line with his other IQ scores.

The boy has played chess for three years and his chess teachers always thought he was very talented. It was his goal to win the State Championship – however, whenever he played in tournaments, he never seemed to play up to his potential.

With the 2010 State Championship approaching, he and his parents decided he should go through the Cogmed training program. The day before starting Cogmed, he participated in a chess tournament and finished in a disappointing 26th place – again behind where he thought he could be given his abilities.

But the young man was diligent is his preparations for the tournament – and he enjoyed the challenge the Cogmed training presented as he prepared.

The State Championship fell on the fourth week of Cogmed program and his working memory had already significantly increased from where he began. The improvement showed in the tournament as he went undefeated to become State Champion, accomplishing the goal he had set for himself two years earlier.

He was very happy that he was finally able to realize the goal he has been trying to achieve – and his parents are excited to see their son realizing his full potential.

*Photos above are not of the actual users whose experience we describe – we understand that poor working memory
is often a hidden weakness that impacts people in a very personal way.
Out of respect for their privacy, we have kept the identities of these people anonymous.