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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 September 8 2010
Cindy and Eileen (not their real names) both completed the RTF program this summer. The family primarily did the program to help Cindy as she was having some difficulties with becoming too emotionally reactive in difficult situations and was having some difficulties with school work. For Cindy, over the course of training slow and steady improvements were observed. The first signs were evident after about 10-15 hours of training and she ended up completing about 30 hours total in 3-4 months. She began handling redirection and limit setting much better. She was less over-emotional. She did some workbooks over the summer to keep her academic skills sharp and her parents noticed more independent work with these too. We are all excited to see how she does in this upcoming school year. Her sister Eileen completed 20 hours of training. Her mother reports, “We honestly went into her training thinking she really didn’t need it, but let’s do it anyway. Well, she responded GREAT to the program. We see a marked improvement in her overall demeanor. The best words I can use to describe her now is, mature.”