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Posted on July 7 2010
Based on a recent analysis of evidence-based studies, the American Academy of Pediatrics has now recognized neurofeedback as clinically efficacious in the treatment of attention and hyperactivity disorders. AAP’s analysis determined that using these interventions significantly improves attention and reduces hyperactivity. The AAP officially recognizes biofeedback/neurofeedback as “Good Support” treatment on the continuum of interventions. This is a significant development as the Academy had previously not endorsed biofeedback/neurofeedback until this recent publication. Although the AAP continues to endorse medication as a primary intervention for ADHD - the fact that a medical organization is recognizing the brain-based treatments is a very positive development.
Evidence Based Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Interventions (click to download)
Posted on December 16 2009
Find out what the Mayo Clinic says about using Biofeedback for stress, anxiety, and other related conditions such as chronic pain or sleep related problems. This quick article summarizes the effectiveness of using Biofeedback for these conditions.
Posted on April 21 2009
How does neurofeedback work? What is neurofeedback training? Download this informative PDF chapter from William Sears and Lynda Thompson’s book - The A.D.D. Book: New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child (posted with permission from Lynda Thompson) to learn more about neurofeedback, it’s uses and applications in treating a number of psychological conditions. As always, please feel free to contact us with any of your questions or concerns. Brad Oostindie highly recommends this book for your reading!
Posted on June 15 2010
Jim (not his real name) started the RTF program to help with struggles he was having with completing homework and problems with focusing and distraction at school. He is an elementary school age student. Over the course of 4 months he completed nearly 40 hours of training. His family began to notice positive improvement once he reached the 15-20 hour mark. By time he reached the 30-40 hour mark he was doing very well in the areas listed above. However, he also showed really neat changes in several others that came as a surprise to his parents. This included very noticeable improvements with his social interactions. He was typically an overly fussy eater and during the course of doing the RTF program became much more open to trying new foods. His energy level increased noticeably. He became much more willing to become involved in extra curricular activities at school.
I am so happy for Jim and the positive changes he has experienced. In fact, in all my years of practicing biofeedback/neurofeedback I believe he has had one of the best responses to the treatment that I have ever witnessed.