# 'Agricultural specialisterne': rural employment revolution for those with Autism **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [June 5, 2011, 5:40am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615 "2011-06-05T05:40:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 300
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 3:19am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/300 "2012-05-07T03:19:55Z")
Dual n-back, mentioned in the post just above, is a simple working memory game of unbounded difficulty. A version of the game is available to download free of charge from this site for example: [http://brainworkshop.sourceforge.net/](http://brainworkshop.sourceforge.net/) One problem with working memory training games is that, while the effects on the brain from regular play are truly impressive, the games require a lot of self-discipline to play regularly. They are quite boring to play almost every day in the long term, even for an individual with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, who may thrive on routine. _Cogmed_, an evidence-based intervention for improving working memory and attention, attempts to remedy this problem. _Cogmed_ offers close professional support in addition to ensure maximum compliance with the training… > [@](#): > > … **Professional service** : When you decide to invest in Cogmed training, a Cogmed-trained coach will support you throughout your training. This is not a product – it is a high quality service. You will be helped to get the most out of your effort… In addition, the _Cogmed_ system has plenty of research behind it supporting its use. _Cogmed_’s founder and Chief Scientific Officer is Dr. Torkel Klingberg, a well respected and experienced researcher in the field. For an example of the research behind _Cogmed_, below is an abstract of a study utilising the system for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > **A Retrospective Chart Analysis with follow up of Cogmed Working Memory Training in Children within the Autistic Spectrum** > **Researchers:** Weckstein, S., Parker, C., Weckstein, W., Weckstein, E. > **Training program used in research:** Cogmed RM and Cogmed QM > **Status:** Completed > **Abstract** > **Objective:** To assess whether children/adolescents in the Autistic Spectrum have improvement in symptoms following Cogmed Working Memory Training. **Method:** After gathering data from chart reviews and follow-up questionnaires of the first 15 children and adolescents in our practice between the ages of 9 and 19 in the Autistic Spectrum who completed Cogmed Working Memory Training, changes in ADHD symptoms, academic achievement and social awareness were assessed. **Results:** At one month follow-up the majority of patients, 13 of 15, showed improvements in their ADHD symptoms. The longer term follow-up questionnaire revealed positive changes, not only in ADHD symptoms, but also in academic achievement and social interaction/awareness. The changes, reported on in the follow-up questionnaire following working memory training, either remained the same or improved over time in 12 of the 15 patients. (sources: [http://www.cogmed.com/how-is-cogmed-different#.T6ehJHorzKR](http://www.cogmed.com/how-is-cogmed-different#.T6ehJHorzKR); [http://www.cogmed.com/retrospective-chart-analysis-follow-cogmed-working-memory-training-children-autistic-spectrum#.T6ednnorzKQ](http://www.cogmed.com/retrospective-chart-analysis-follow-cogmed-working-memory-training-children-autistic-spectrum#.T6ednnorzKQ)) --- _[View the full topic](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615)._