DYSLEXIA TREATMENT
WHAT IS DYSLEXIA?
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities, which affects areas of the brain that process language. People with dyslexia have difficulty reading and writing, which results from challenges identifying speech sounds, letters, and words.
Early intervention is crucial to prevent long-term academic and psychological harm. Without proper support, children and adults can suffer academically and in their professional lives, have difficulty communicating, and develop poor self-esteem.
With proper support, most children with dyslexia can succeed in school. Academic accommodations for testing, specialized reading/writing tutoring, and emotional support can help dyslexic children develop academic skills and a positive sense of self.
Dyslexia Symptoms:
Confusion of similar letters or speech sounds
Difficulty reading and writing
Delayed speech development
Poor handwriting
Spelling mistakes
Visual disturbances when reading
We offer the most comprehensive brain mapping assessments in order to identify dyslexia and distinguish it from other types of learning disabilities. Research has found that people with dyslexia have different brain structure and activity, and we can identify these differences in our brain mapping. Most notably, children and adults with dyslexia show under-activation of the temporal, parietal, and fusiform regions of the left hemisphere (regions associated with language and reading). By targeting these areas through neurofeedback, we can encourage individuals to build and strengthen new neural pathways in this region. This technique has been shown to improve phonological awareness, spelling, attention switching, and response inhibition in individuals with dyslexia.
Improving Dyslexia with Neurofeedback
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.
3 steps away from getting help
Step 1: Schedule a consult
Complete the simple form on the bottom of this page or call us directly (212) 877-2130 for questions or to schedule.
Step 2: Intake, Assessment and Brain map
You can share your mental issues in the intake and we schedule the brain- and neurocognitive assessment. A complete Brain map is part of the personalized treatment plan
Step 3: Start program and expect noticeable results
During the training program you will experience results within a few sessions. Personalized brain training can quickly improve the quality of life with long lasting results.
Related Research
Does it help to train attention in dyslexic children: Pilot case studies with a ten-session neurofeedback program. Click here
The effectiveness of neurofeedback training on EEG coherence and neuropsychological functions in children with reading disability. Click here
Using Neurofeedback to Restore Inter-Hemispheric Imbalance: A Study Protocol for Adults With Dyslexia. Click here