It's a fact that children learn at all different levels, but if your child continues to fall behind at school it can be frustrating for the child and a huge concern for the parent. Tackling the possibility of a learning difficulty is a daunting prospect, but with the right help, it can be simple to improve.

Children, who seem unwilling or unable to learn letters and numbers, with limited focus and concentration or who have a tendency to flit from one thing to another are often showing symptoms of a poor working memory. For older children the symptoms can include struggling to memorise facts, having difficulties participating in group activities, taking turns and following instructions.

For younger children a working memory is crucial for learning the alphabet, having the ability to focus on short instructions and completing activities such as puzzles. Then as they progress, it is essential for reading and understanding content, mental arithmetic and interacting with others.

Cogmed Working Memory Training is a breakthrough approach to improved attention and concentration. It is a software-based program designed for all those who have a poor working memory, with age appropriate training programmes right through to adulthood. Although still quite new in the UK, the privately owned Swedish company was founded in 2001 by two neuroscientists and two games developers. This evidence based training programme consists of 25 training sessions over five weeks, completed in the comfort of your own home, which is convenient for you and reassuring for your child.

For more information contact Jeanette Carlsson, Memory Matters 01689 810 547.