Captain's Log® is the most widely used, comprehensive set of computerized cognitive training programs ever published. The software consists of 35 multi-level "brain-training" exercises designed to help develop and remediate attention, concentration, memory, eye-hand coordination, basic numeric concepts, problem solving-reasoning skills, self-esteem and self-control. It is used worldwide to help adults and children (Ages 6 and up) with ADHD, brain injuries, psychiatric disorders or learning disabilities gain the basic cognitive skills necessary for successful living and learning.
Captain's Log® has been in continuous use since 1985, and has a proven track record in a variety of therapeutic, school and home settings in all 50 states, US territories and 23 foreign countries.
The original Captain's Log® consists of six modules - Attention Skills: Developmental, Visual Motor Skills, Conceptual Skills, Numeric Concepts with Memory Skills, Attention Skills: The Next Generation, and the new Logic Skills module. A new add-on, the Personal Trainer, makes building customized training protocols for the individual needs easier than ever! The contents of the updated modules will be similar to the original set, but will be greatly enriched and enhanced.
Module 1: Attention Skills: Developmentaldevelops the ability to attend and concentrate. Module 2: Visual Motor Skills trains eye/hand coordination, visual scanning, visual tracking and fine motor control. Module 3: Conceptual Skills helps train basic reasoning, memory and perceptual discrimination. Module 4: Numeric Concepts/Memory Skillstrains basic mathematical concepts, memory, problem solving and organizational skills, and detailed reading comprehension. Module 5: Attention Skills: The Next Generation is a continuation of Attention Skills: Developmental, and is designed to meet the needs of individuals able to work at higher levels. Module 6: Logic Skills consists of five engaging new programs which focus on higher level executive functioning - organization, categorization, pattern recognition, sequencing, and closure. Captain's Log Personal Traineris a new companion to Captain's Log that gives you the power and flexibility to create customized, brain-training protocols for your clients. These protocols can be based on specific skill sets so that deficiencies may be targeted easily and quickly.
Comprehensive - Hundreds of levels make it useful with a wide range of ages, abilities and needs. Motivational - May be used to challenge, to motivate and to boost self-esteem. Enjoyable - Game-like and friendly, but not childish or frenetic. Fills an educational gap - Designed to help develop or strengthen the basic building blocks necessary for further learning. Flexible - a multitude of options allow you to customize the exercises for the unique needs of individuals. Compatibility with many input devices for individuals with special needs.
... for the therapist or educator:
Extremely easy to use - even if you are a computer novice, you can quickly and easily customize a training program for each individual client. Comprehensive - Many users tell us it meets all of their needs for cognitive training exercises! May be used both as a training and as an assessment tool. Cost effective - The cost per program is comparable to that of general educational software. And many users tell us that it speeds up the results of the therapy. Your clients can work independently - instructions are both written and clearly spoken. Flexible - a multitude of options allow you to customize the exercises for the unique needs of individuals. Compatibility with many input devices for individuals with special needs. Record-keeping is simple - summary and detailed records are always available and can be quickly printed.
