What Is Cognitive Connections?
Cognitive Connections™ is a comprehensive, evidence-based 7-week home Cognitive Stimulation Therapy program, designed to bring structured cognitive stimulation into everyday life.
Over seven weeks, you’ll complete 14 adult-focused activities face-to-face with a family member, friend or trusted support person, with therapist guidance and coaching from me throughout.
Each activity is purposefully designed to stimulate different cognitive skills, including thinking, language, attention, reasoning and problem-solving, while building on strengths and abilities.
These aren’t worksheets or memory tests. They’re interactive activities that encourage you to talk, share opinions, think, solve problems, make choices and be creative.
It’s face-to-face. It’s flexible. And you do it together.
Designed to Stimulate
Our brain benefits from being challenged in different ways. Each activity is purposefully designed to stimulate a range of thinking skills while building on existing strengths and abilities.
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Starting Cognitive Stimulation Therapy earlier can be beneficial, stimulating cognitive skills commonly impacted by dementia while building on existing strengths and supporting the brain to form and strengthen connections.
Exercise works out our body
Cognitive Stimulation works out our brain™
Why I Created Cognitive Connections
When I was running Cognitive Stimulation groups, families would often tell me how different their person seemed during the activities. They were:
Talking more.
Sharing opinions.
Coming up with ideas.
Laughing.
Joining in.
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Families kept asking me:
"How can we create this connection at home?"
So I created an Australian-themed, adult-focused program families can use at home, with high-quality resources and personalised therapist guidance, all based on the evidence behind Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.
"He is more comfortable sharing his opinions now."
L.T (Fremantle)
How the Program Works
A structured 7-week program, with personalised therapist guidance and everything you need to confidently bring Cognitive Stimulation into your home.
Before You Start
Meet with Amanda online for a pre-program assessment and optional cognitive screen. We’ll discuss strengths, interests and what you’d like to support, so you can feel confident the program is a good fit.
Your Home Program
Your printed handbook and premium activity kit are delivered to your door. Over seven weeks, complete two adult-focused Cognitive Stimulation activities each week, together and at a time that suits you.
Guidance Along the Way
Receive regular supportive emails and short coaching videos throughout the program, plus a 30-minute 1:1 support call with Amanda that you can book when it will be most helpful during your program access.
At the End
Meet with Amanda for a final reassessment and optional cognitive screen to review progress and discuss how to maintain the gains you’ve made.
Keep Coming Back to It
Enjoy 3 months’ digital access, with your handbook and premium activity kit yours to keep and reuse, providing lasting value.
Enjoyed Together With a Cuppa
Cognitive Stimulation doesn't need to feel like therapy.
A session might be sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of tea or coffee, talking about a topic, looking through resources, solving a problem or sharing ideas.
Around 20–30 minutes. No tests. No pressure.
The activities provide the structure.
What You'll Receive
Pre-Program Assessment
A 1:1 online assessment with Amanda before you begin, with an optional cognitive screen to ensure the program is a good fit.
14 Cognitive Stimulation Activities
A complete 7-week program with two varied, adult-focused Cognitive Stimulation activities each week.
Premium Handbook & Activity Kit
Everything you need to complete the program, with clear guidance and high-quality resources delivered to your door.
Coaching & Email Support
Regular supportive emails and coaching videos throughout the 7-week program to support confident program delivery.
30-Minute 1:1 Support Call
An optional private mid-program call with Amanda to discuss how things are going and provide personalised guidance.
Final Assessment & Next Steps
A 1:1 reassessment with Amanda, with an optional cognitive screen, to review progress and support ongoing gains.
Continue Beyond the Program
Keep your handbook & resource kit so you can revisit favourite activities and continue enjoying Cognitive Stimulation together.
Is Cognitive Connections Right for You?
A good fit if…
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You have someone to enjoy the activities with you.
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You want to support thinking and communication.
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You value therapist guidance and support.
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You want support based on scientific research
May not be right if…
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You don’t have someone to participate with you.
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Conversation and activities are difficult.
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You want online brain training
Still Unsure? Book a call and we can have a chat.
Feel confident knowing you are helping your person
while supporting family connection
Cognitive Connections Program
" This program is amazing...it’s beautiful being able to help your family member with their cognitive function, we also had loads of laughs."
A.E (Kwinana)
"I wanted to let you know how great it has been to be able to do this at home. Being able to do the activities when he is feeling up to it has been fantastic.."
L.T (Fremantle)
"The entire program is wonderful and made even easier by the videos. We've felt fully supported throughout the program."
J.F (Perth)
Amanda Burnby,
Neurological Physiotherapist
Amanda brings more than 25 years' neurological physiotherapy experience together with her experience delivering Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.
Most importantly, Amanda guides you throughout the program, so you're not simply buying a box of activities.
You're learning how to create opportunities for thinking, communication, confidence and connection at home.
