Clinical experience has shown that a minimum of two hours per week is needed to make progress. More training time is better; the training can be done intensely up to two hours per day. Any generalization of results or benefits is not expected until at least twenty hours of training has been completed. If you…
If you are having issues connecting and remaining connected to a database that is accessed across the network there are a couple of solutions that can help to resolve the issue. Make sure that the computer where the database is located is always on when trying to access the database. Check that all computers are…
Start the MindPower Builder program on your Professional (office) system. Click on the “Advanced” or “Advanced Interface” button. The Advanced Interface opens up under “Select Player.” Be sure to Select the appropriate player to create the Plan. There are multiple different paths that can be followed to create a plan: Using the Test Batteries, Selecting…
The Cloud system allows a Professional and a Home User/client to work with one another remotely. The client’s training plan settings and data are stored on a remote server accessible from both the Professional and Home system to insure that everyone stays in sync with one another. The software must be installed on both…
There are three different measures which are evaluated for every exercise to determine whether the player has met criterion for passing to the next level – “Grade” or Percentage of Correct Response, “Mean Time (s)”/Reaction Time, and “Response Errors”. These three passing criteria are independent of each other and (with default options) ALL three must…
Insurance coverage varies according to insurance company and state, but all major carriers now cover Cognitive Rehabilitation. It is billed in 15 minute units with fees paid at $35 to $55 per unit, depending on the region of the country. A treatment plan is required and progress must be documented. In addition, the patient needs…
At times, almost everyone will get frustrated or bored with an exercise. However, if a child has an extremely negative reaction (i.e., wets his/her pants, throws a major temper tantrum, etc.) this stress reaction may necessitate an evaluation, therapy or medication. The exercises should be discontinued until the problem is corrected. If the person is…
In this case, pick the students you feel will benefit the most and target them regularly. Don’t try to work with everybody in short increments just to include everybody. This type of limited training is unlikely to help anybody.
Sometimes an individual will be unable to get past a level even with repeated help from the Trainer. If he/she makes repeated tries and fails to reach a goal on three separate training days, you may choose to (1) modify the criterion for passing by reducing the Program option called Difficulty Level to Easy, (2)…
Attention Skills: The Next Generation, consisting of three programs, is significantly harder than Attention Skills, Developmental, consisting of eight programs.