Neurofeedback at Cognitive Solutions
- What Is Neurofeedback?
- Why is Neurofeedback important?
- How do you receive Neurofeedback training?
- What is the length of treatment?
What Is Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback (also called EEG biofeedback) is a drug-free, non-invasive treatment that trains people to regulate their own brainwave activity. Altering specific brainwave activity has been found to lessen the symptoms associated with learning disorders and ADD/ADHD. Neurofeedback has also been found to improve focus, attention, relaxation, and learning ability in adults as well as children.
Why is Neurofeedback important?
A great example of the importance of neurofeedback is found in those with ADD/ADHD. Research indicates that individuals with ADD/ADHD have elevated theta brainwave activity and low beta/smr brainwave activity. Neurofeedback training can teach people to increase their beta/smr activity and decrease their theta activity.
How do you receive Neurofeedback training?
Neurofeedback training involves a series of half-hour sessions, during which the individual engages in specific tasks or computer games while small, safe electrodes on the scalp and earlobes ³read² brainwave activity and display immediate feedback on a computer screen. Using this feedback, the individual learns, with practice, to generate desirable brain wave changes independently.
What is the length of treatment?
A typical treatment program requires between 20 and 40 training sessions. Because Neurofeedback is a learned skill, improvement is gradual and occurs over time. Some individuals may need more training to achieve the full benefits of Neurofeedback. Improvement in attention, organization and behavior typically is retained well on a long-term basis.
Learning to change their brainwave activity has helped thousands of children and adults who use Neurofeedback to overcome difficulties at school, in the workplace, at home and in relationships. Better academic and work performance often leads to better self-confidence and social skills. Neurofeedback users -- and their families frequently report an improvement in their overall emotional state.
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2409 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 755-1775
email: info@cognitivesolutionslc.com