ADD/ADHD TREATMENT PROGRAM
ADD/ADHD Symptoms Can Manifest in Many Forms
Anxiety
Avoidant Behavior
Chaotic Behavior
Concentration Problems
Depression
Disorganization
Hyperactivity
Impulsiveness
Inattention
Learning Disabilities
Restlessness
Sleep problems
Neurofeedback for ADHD/ADD
Improving self-regulation through brain training
In adults and children with ADHD/ADD, there are characteristic differences in brain activity. Most notably, there is weaker functioning in the prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain that is responsible for regulating attention, behavior, emotion, and behavioral inhibition. Pharmaceutical drugs work by stimulating this and other regions of the brain, but because they are ingested, they have other system-wide adverse effects and are only effective as long as you are taking the drug.
Neurofeedback on the other hand works by selectively training an individual’s brain to develop and strengthen new neural pathways in the prefrontal cortex where they are weak, which can permanently improve attention and cognitive function. A growing body of research has shown what we have seen with hundreds of clients at Brain Resource Center, that theta/beta, SMR, and other neurofeedback therapies can have immediate and long-term effects on adult and child ADHD/ADD.
ADD/ADHD in children can have devastating effects on their social, emotional, and educational development, especially if it is left untreated. An early ADD/ADHD assessment can help parents, teachers, and care-takers ensure that every child receives the support and accommodations they need to improve self-regulation, self-esteem, and integration into social and academic environments. As parents, learning to understand the behavior of children with ADHD, its neurobiological origins, and long-term treatments is critical. Read more below about our assessments and treatments for ADD/ADHD.
Why is it important to identify ADD/ADHD?
How does Neurofeedback work?
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1. Brain map
Brainwave assessment identifies imbalances and helps to create a personalized treatment plan.
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2. Treatment setup
Non-invasive sensors and headphones are placed on your head and the treatment session begins.
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3. Brain activation
Software translates your brainwave data and stops or starts audio/visual media based on your brain activity.
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4. Conditioning
In response to the audio/visual feedback, your brain adapts and learns to regulate your brainwaves and build new, healthy neural pathways.
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5. Brain Training
Over time with continuous brain training, healthy brain activity in target regions increases, and symptom-associated activity decreases.
Related Research
Neurofeedback as a Treatment Intervention in ADHD: Current Evidence and Practice. Click here
The use of EEG Biofeedback/Neurofeedback in psychiatric rehabilitation. Click here
Computer Enabled Neuroplasticity Treatment: A Clinical Trial of a Novel Design for Neurofeedback Therapy in Adult ADHD. Click here