To the poster at 19:04 - I've heard from some pretty knowledgeable people that CogMed, the online program, has been shown to work more broadly, rather than just improving their ability to do the exercises. I've also read that kids have a very hard time finishing CogMed, because it's very challenging and at this point I think she's to anxious and depressed to do something that challenging without a personal coach.

We're moving her to a school with smaller classes, more support, etc. - but I feel like that's very palliative. If there's some way to strengthen her mind, I'd like to find it.

Thanks!

My teenager has a "twice gifted" diagnose, very high verbal, very low math, ADD, weak executive function. But she also has mood problems, and from what I've read Cog Med would likely create too much frustration (and thus anxiety) for her to be able to complete the program. I just ran into a new employee of CogExcel in Bethesda who was very enthusiastic, but I can't find any third party comments on them. Would greatly appreciate anyone with direct experience of them chiming up on here!

Thanks!!