A modified version of the Cogmed working memory training program improved self-esteem in 40 youth with ADHD who participated in a recent study, but research findings did not indicate improvement in working memory capacity.
improve performance on closely related working memory tasks, the duration of these gains remained unclear and benefits did not appear to extend to other domains of function. Researchers for the present study suggested that the standard Cogmed protocol for youth was potentially too taxing for the ADHD brain, and sought to explore the potential effectiveness of a modified Cogmed training program.underwent modified Cogmed training or treatment as usual .
Participants who completed MCT reported improved feelings of confidence and self-esteem, an effect that was sustained over time. Parents and teachers rated the MCT group as having fewer executive function challenges compared with the CON group, but researchers found that this improvement could not be attributed to increased working memory capacity.
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