Brain Training for Adolescent and Adult

Rogerian Psychology Centre offers affordable brain training programme for Adolescent and Adult in Singapore to help individuals ages 15 and above 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 in Singapore for Adolescents, Adults & Seniors in Singapore

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

If you’re looking for a smart, structured way to sharpen focus, concentration, perception, memory, and attention at any age, our brain-training programme brings together two proven platforms—Cogmed and CogniFit—into one seamless experience. For adolescents, we target the “mental workspace” that underpins studying, note-taking, exam stamina, and impulse control.

For working adults, we help rebuild the ability to juggle information, switch tasks cleanly, and stay locked in during long meetings or complex projects. For the elderly, we emphasize skills linked to everyday independence—processing speed, reasoning, and working memory—through short, engaging sessions you can do at home with clear progress tracking and coach support. The format is simple and motivating: Cogmed delivers an intensive, adaptive cycle to build core working-memory capacity, while CogniFit layers on multi-domain practice (attention, perception, executive skills) to maintain gains in practical, bite-size sessions.

Results are measured, visible, and personalized—so you can see exactly what’s improving and where to focus next. Evidence from randomized trials and meta-analyses shows consistent near-transfer improvements in working memory and attentional control across age groups, with durable benefits in older adults on targeted abilities like processing speed and reasoning.

In ADHD populations, trials report reductions in inattentive behaviours alongside working-memory gains, while large ageing studies show training can preserve targeted skills and support everyday functioning over years. In short: if you want a credible, coach-guided way to boost cognitive performance—whether for school, work, or healthy ageing—this programme gives you a practical path forward, grounded in science and designed for real life.

Who benefits from such programmes?

Adolescents who struggle to stay on task, retain multi-step instructions, or manage exam load; university students who need stronger study stamina and mental organization; busy professionals noticing mental clutter or distractibility under pressure; seniors who want to stay quick, confident, and independent; and adults recovering cognitive efficiency after long stress, illness, or time away from demanding work.

Programmes can run alongside medication or therapy and are easily combined with healthy-brain habits (sleep, exercise, and structured routines) for best results. PubMedJAMA Network

Scientific Evidence to Support

Children/Adolescents (attention & working memory): Adaptive working-memory training improved WM, response inhibition, reasoning, and reduced parent-rated inattention in ADHD (Klingberg et al., 2005). Children with low WM showed sustained enhancement after adaptive training (Holmes et al., 2009). A meta-analysis found WM training reduces inattention in daily life (Spencer-Smith & Klingberg, 2015). PubMed+2PubMed+2

Adults/Elderly (targeted abilities & real-world outcomes): The ACTIVE trial demonstrated durable improvements in the trained abilities—reasoning, speed, and (to a lesser extent) memory—in older adults, with effects lasting up to 10 years and benefits to everyday function (Ball et al., 2002; Rebok et al., 2014). A multi-site RCT in healthy older adults showed adaptive Cogmed produced stronger gains than a non-adaptive control, including improvement on an untrained processing-speed task (Simon et al., 2018). CogniFit-based RCTs in seniors also report improvements in attention, visuospatial learning, and working memory, including studies combining cognitive training with physical activity (Shatil et al., 2013; additional CogniFit RCT summaries). JAMA NetworkPMC+1PubMed

When thoughtfully applied, Cogmed and CogniFit serve as powerful tools to enhance individuals mental capacities, making it easier for them to stay on task, absorb new information, and thrive in academic, career and everyday settings.

While these programmes are not magic bullets, they provide individuals with evidence-based support to unlock a their cognitive potential and set them on the path to stronger learning, career and personal growth.

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 real-life outcomes.
• Uses adaptive, game-like tasks that automatically scale difficulty so the individual 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: Multiple RCTs show reliable gains on working-memory measures and small improvements in inattention ratings; far-transfer (grades, occupations, 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?

Our Brain Training Programme using Cogmed and CogniFit is designed for people across all ages who want to strengthen their cognitive abilities:

• Adolescents & Students
  Ideal for teenagers and young adults who struggle with focus, attention, or memory. This includes students who find it difficult to stay on task during lessons, manage exam stress, or retain complex information. The programme helps boost study stamina, concentration, and learning efficiency.
• Working Adults & Professionals
  Perfect for busy professionals who face constant multitasking, distraction, and mental fatigue. Adults who wish to sharpen focus during meetings, improve problem-solving skills, and manage heavy workloads will benefit from improved working memory, attention control, and mental clarity.
• Elderly & Seniors
  Recommended for older adults who want to maintain sharpness, independence, and confidence in everyday life. Training supports memory recall, processing speed, and reasoning skills, which are essential for healthy ageing and reducing the risk of age-related cognitive decline.
• Individuals with Attention or Learning Challenges
  Suitable for people with ADHD, learning difficulties, or mild cognitive impairments who need structured, evidence-based support to strengthen attention, working memory, and concentration alongside other therapies or strategies.
• Anyone Looking to Enhance Cognitive Performance
  This programme isn’t only for those with difficulties—it’s also for anyone who wants to improve their mental performance, whether to excel academically, perform better at work, or simply keep their brain agile and engaged.

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)

1. Baseline (Week 0): Brief attention/WM screener + teacher/parent ratings; set 1–2 functional targets (e.g., “memory” or “attention” or “focus”).
2. Part 1 (Weeks 1–6): Cogmed/CogniFit core cycle (2×/week). Weekly coach check-ins with the client; parent/client prompts for sleep/exercise routines (which also benefit attention).
3. Part 2 (Weeks 7–12): Cogmed/CogniFit maintenance (2×/week) emphasising attention & perception modules; embed strategy coaching (note-taking, chunking, visual scanning).
4. Post & follow-up: Repeat ratings and brief training tasks at Week 12 and share a one-page progress summary with the parent/client.

Cost

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

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

Parent/Client 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

1. 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.
   👉 Showed Cogmed improved working memory, reasoning, and parent-rated inattention.
2. 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.
   👉 Demonstrated lasting improvements in working memory among school-aged children.
3. 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 improvements in working memory and reductions in inattentive behaviours in youth.
4. Brehmer, Y., Westerberg, H., & Bäckman, L. (2012). Working-memory training in younger and older adults: Training gains, transfer, and maintenance. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 6, 63.👉 Found that both young and middle-aged adults improved in working memory after adaptive training, with evidence of transfer to related tasks.
5. Karbach, J., & Verhaeghen, P. (2014). Making working memory work: A meta-analysis of executive-control and working memory training in older adults. Psychological Science, 25(11), 2027–2037. 👉 Showed working memory and executive-control training benefits extend to adults, with meaningful transfer effects.
6. Ball, K., Berch, D. B., Helmers, K. F., et al. (2002). Effects of cognitive training interventions with older adults: A randomized controlled trial (ACTIVE Trial). JAMA, 288(18), 2271–2281. 👉 Demonstrated significant improvements in reasoning, memory, and processing speed in older adults.
7. Rebok, G. W., Ball, K., Guey, L. T., et al. (2014). Ten-year effects of the ACTIVE cognitive training trial on cognition and everyday functioning in older adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 62(1), 16–24. 👉 Showed long-term benefits of cognitive training in older adults, including better everyday functioning.
8. Shatil, E., Mikulecka, J., Bellotti, F., & Bureš, V. (2013). Novel television-based cognitive training improves working memory and executive function in older adults. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 29(8), 902–909. 👉 Using CogniFit, older adults improved in working memory, attention, and executive functioning.
9. Simon, S. S., Tusch, E. S., Holcomb, P. J., & Daffner, K. R. (2018). Improved working memory performance following adaptive training in older adults: Evidence from a randomized controlled trial. Neuropsychology, 32(2), 238–248. 👉 Showed that adaptive Cogmed training enhanced working memory and processing speed in seniors.