LEARNING DISABILITIES TREATMENT NYC
WHAT ARE LEARNING DISABILITIES?
Learning disabilities affect as many as 15% of otherwise able schoolchildren. While all children struggle with certain subjects, those who chronically have difficulty with academic and cognitive tasks could have a learning disability. This can manifest as difficulty mastering new concepts, communicating verbally/in writing, difficulty concentrating, or resistance/hostility towards academic activities.
Types of learning disabilities include dyslexia (difficulty with reading), dyscalculia (difficulty with math), dysgraphia (difficulty with writing), and auditory processing disorder (difficulty identifying speech sounds) among others. Without treatment, children with learning disabilities can quickly fall behind in school, which can have long-term impacts on academic and career success and self-esteem.
While causes are not well understood, research has shown abnormalities in brain regions associated with learning, memory, and sensory integration. Learning disabilities and their many symptoms are treatable, especially with early intervention. With the proper academic, social, and therapeutic support, learning disabled children can continue to succeed in all aspects of their lives.
Learning Disabilities Symptoms
Confusing numbers and letters
Difficulty reading and writing
Difficulty understanding and following instructions
Easily losing or misplacing items
Inability to sit still
Memory trouble
Poor coordination
Neurofeedback Treatment for Learning Disabilities
At Brain Resource Center, we can perform an evaluation and test your child to determine if a learning disability exists. We offer neurofeedback, which has been shown to be a significant tool for treating learning disabilities by retraining the brain to have better attention span and memory. Other benefits of neurofeedback include reducing anxiety, which a child could feel as a result of their learning disability. We also offer individual or family psychotherapy which focuses on techniques to improve communication, mood, and self-esteem.
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.
Ready to start the process?
Step 1: Schedule an intake appointment.
This initial session is a time for you to meet with our clinical psychologist, Dr. Fallahpour, to discuss your medical history, symptoms, goals, circumstances, etc. Fill out the booking form here or call us directly at 212-877-2130 to schedule your intake session or inquire for more information.
Step 2: Complete brain assessments.
After your intake session with Dr. Fallahpour, we recommend that you complete a qEEG brain map and neuropsychological screening. This provides us a more objective understanding of what is happening in your brain and which issues we need to focus on treating.
Step 3: Start treatment sessions.
After reviewing the results of your brain assessments, Dr. Fallahpour will design a personalized treatment plan for you. Then you will be able to start treatment sessions in office or remotely if eligible. Click here to learn more about our treatment options.
Related Research
Effectiveness of EEG-Biofeedback on Attentiveness, Working Memory and Quantitative Electroencephalography on Reading Disorder. Click Here
Neurofeedback for Elementary Students with Identified Learning Problems. Click Here
EEG and Behavioral Changes following Neurofeedback Treatment in Learning Disabled Children. Click Here