Neurofeedback is a safe, non-invasive, alternative option for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics elevated Neurofeedback therapy (also known as EEG Biofeedback) to a LEVEL ONE intervention for the treatment of ADHD.
There is a great deal of confusion surrounding ADD and ADHD. Did you know that there is not just one type of ADHD? In Dr. Amen’s newest edition of his book, “Healing ADD”, he lists SEVEN types of ADD based on his years of clinical work in SPECT brain imaging. In our work with brain electrical activity mapping, we have discovered at least SEVEN patterns of dysregulation in clients with ADD/ADHD. This is why the Brain Map (qEEG) is the critical next step in assessing a client’s suitability for neurofeedback training. We say that we don’t move anything without first measuring it and we don’t measure anything we don’t have the intention to move.
The fact that there are so many types of ADHD means that one specific type of medication will not help every person who is diagnosed with ADHD. In addition, the side effects and possible long term issues as a result of medications also need to be considered in the discussion of treatment.
At Brain & Behaviors Associates, we recognize that ADD/ADHD is not a simple disorder – it’s quite complex. ADD/ADHD affects each person differently and some people respond to training while others need more than one approach to reduce their symptoms. Consequently, we don’t just use neurofeedback to address the symptoms associated with ADD/ADHD. Based on the individual’s needs, we select the appropriate complimentary interventions, such as Interactive Metronome®, audio/visual entrainment, educational skills coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, brain health supplements, and other approaches.