Research has shown positive effects for treating AD(H)D with Neurofeedback
In July 2009 the results of fifteen studies on the effects of Neurofeedback on ADHD were published. Researchers from the University of Tuebingen (Germany) and the University of Nijmegen (the Netherlands) collaborated and their findings proved that Neurofeedback significantly improves the symptoms of AD(H)D. Most impressive clinical effects in treating AD(H)D with Neurotherapy were achieved in the disorders’ core symptoms; impulsiveness and lack of attention (Source: Press Announcement University of Tuebingen).
Often AD(H)D is associated with a disorder affecting children only, however many adults also suffer from the disturbing symptoms of AD(H)D. Neurofeedback has proven to be a very effective form of therapy, clearly diminishing symptoms in both children and adults.
What is AD(H)D?
AD(H)D stands for Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder. Its’ symptoms commonly begin in childhood and manifest themselves in various characteristics for each person individually. The international statistic classification of disease and related health problems refers to difficulties in maintaining attention with affinity of hyperactivity as ‘Simple Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder’. If this condition is accompanied by impulsiveness and the person concerned experiences difficulties with social interactions then the condition is classified as ‘Hyper Kinetic Disturbance of Social Behavior’.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychology Association divides ADHD into three main kinds. This being the ‘hyperactive-impulsive’ and ‘inattentive’ type and one further type which combines symptoms of the two. Most commonly people are diagnosed with the ‘hyperactive-impulsive’ type of AD(H)D. This however does not necessarily mean that it is the most common type of ADH(D) but more so it is more apparent. Reason being is the symptoms of hyperactivity are more obvious than those of the ‘inattentive’ AD(H)D type.
According to ICD-10, ADHD can emerge e.g. as a constant physical restlessness, as a burst of momentary spontaneous or very pronounced activities, which call for relative relaxation. On other occasions, symptoms can include difficulties in concentration, inattentiveness, forgetfulness and day-dreaming. In this case it is referred to as ADD. AD(H)D is estimated to occur in one of ten children and the dominant approach in the UK to addressing the disorder is medicinally; in children and adults alike. Psychotropic drugs can provide a momentary relief of symptoms, however this relief is often accompanied with unpleasant side effects. Further, drugs do not act on the cause of distress. Neurotherapy on the contrary can improve the symptoms of AD(H)D and lead to reduction or even discontinuation of medication.
How does Neurofeedback help people with AD(H)D?
Neurofeedback is a scientifically accepted method in addressing AD(H)D. It leans on the basis that certain mental and physical conditions are associated with specific brain wave frequencies. Neurofeedback can measure such brain wave patterns in real time and with the therapist’s supervision the brain can be trained to create more advantageous brain wave patterns. In short, this means that Neurofeedback does not directly work on diminishing symptoms of AD(H)D but it operates directly on the causes which as a result lead to diminishment of symptoms.
What happens in a Neurofeedback session?
Neurofeedback is a very simple procedure that can be accomplished by anyone, from school age to senior and no computer literacy is required. The client is connected to a computer through sensors, which monitor their brain wave frequencies. While the practitioner adjusts the computer program to stimulate the desired frequencies accordingly, the client is equipped with an own computer screen, receiving positive feedback – e.g. in form of a computer animation or sound – when the brainwave patterns are advantageous. Because the brain is extremely plastic and operates on the basis ‘use it or lose it’, it learns already after a few sessions how to bring itself into a balanced state. Please note, that our practitioner Peer is a specialist in the area of AD(H)D with over 15 years of practical experience in the field.
How many sessions will I need?
It is not easy to answer this question as everyone’s case as well as their progress is paced differs. From our year-long experience we can say that on an average twenty succeeding Neurofeedback sessions are advisable for AD(H)D.
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pronounced activities, which call for relative relaxation. On other occasions, symptoms can include difficulties in concentration, inattentiveness, forgetfulness and day-dreaming. In this case it is referred to as ADD. AD(H)D is estimated to occur in one of ten children and the dominant approach in the UK to addressing the disorder is medicinally; in children and adults alike. Psychotropic drugs can provide a momentary relief of symptoms, however this relief is often accompanied with unpleasant side effects. Further, drugs do not act on the cause of distress. Neurotherapy on the contrary can improve the symptoms of AD(H)D and lead to reduction or even discontinuation of medication.