TOURETTE SYNDROME TREATMENT

WHAT IS TOURETTE SYNDROME?

Tourette Syndrome (also known as Tourette’s), is a neurological disorder characterized by repeated and involuntary body movements or sounds (tics) that begin before the age of 18. Tourette’s is more likely to be diagnosed in boys than girls.

Tics can vary in type, frequency, and severity; they are typically classified as simple or complex. Simple tics are sudden, brief, repetitive movements or vocalizations that utilizes very few muscle groups. On the other hand, complex tics are coordinated, patterns of movements or vocalizations that involves the use of several muscle groups.

Those who are diagnosed with Tourette’s are often diagnosed with another co-occurring condition/disorder. Although there is no “cure” for Tourette Syndrome, there are many interventions available, such as neurofeedback, that can help manage or reduce symptoms of Tourette’s and co-occurring conditions.

Tourette Syndrome Symptoms

Simple tics

  • eye blinking / eye movements

  • head jerking

  • throat clearing

  • grunting

Complex tics

  • sniffing / touching objects

  • hopping / jumping

  • repeating words/phrases

  • combinations of movements and sounds

Other symptoms

  • irritability / emotional distress

  • hyperactivity

  • trouble with concentration

  • learning difficulties

Neurofeedback Treatment

for Tourette Syndrome

Brain Resource Center offers neurofeedback, which can analyze brain patterns, and retrain the brain to function in an ideal manner.  Neurofeedback has been shown to reduce tics, and increase cognitive performance.  The supplementary motor is associated with the tics that someone with Tourette’s would experience.  Neurofeedback can specifically target this area of the brain during training, and over time, permanently change brain activity.

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How does Neurofeedback work?

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    1. Brain map

    Brainwave assessment identifies imbalances and helps to create a personalized treatment plan.

  • Neurofeedback setup

    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

 

Neurofeedback Training for Tourette Syndrome: An Uncontrolled Single Case Study. Click Here