Barbara's talk reinforced to me that the strength of the Arrowsmith program when compared to online brain training is that the Arrowsmith program is carefully focussed on a person's weak cognitive function, keeping it isolated from cognitive strengths which might compensate. Whereas online brain training is likely to be more general. I also found the talk very worthwhile in meeting some people in Brisbane who have an interest in this area, including those who have a special interest in any adult programs. I came away with some business cards to follow up, as well as an Arrowsmith Parent Adocacy Guide - to gain support from schools to implement the program.
Again I came away convinced that evidence based research and results will be important to brain training programs becoming more mainstream.
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