ADDHelpline is your ADD Information Source
If you are interested in learning more about how you can receive EEG Neurotherapy right in your home, using your own computer, enter your email address below.
Regular Features
THE
PARENT COACH
Dr.
Steven Richfield provides articles on many different aspects of raising a child
with ADHD.
ASK
THE ADVOCATE
Each
month we our advocate will be answering questions from our visitors about yours
and your children's rights in the educational system.
PARENTS
TALK
A mother is trying to help her teenage son learn anger management.
MOTIVATION
TIPS
Five great ideas for motivation, including The Shoe Race, Trading Places
and more.
ORGANIZATION
TIPS
Organize your child at home, and maybe find some tips that will help you
as well.
ADHD
IN THE NEWS
Headlines about ADHD, Learning Disability and Mental Disorders
Study on ADD and TV
The recent study published on watching television between the ages of one and
three and the possible link to ADD/ADHD did not take many considerations into
account. The author of the study even admits that he cannot conclude that
television watching and ADD/ADHD are linked.
Read the
Article
FAQ On EEG Neurotherapy
EEG Neurofeedback is a psychophysiological treatment.
When combined with other traditional therapies, there can be significant
improvement in many patients. Ongoing
research is still needed, however, many of the studies performed thus far have
shown positive and hopeful results.
EEG is not a cure but if can be very successful when used in combination with other therapies.
Table Of Contents:
Who could benefit from EEG Neurotherapy?*
What Ages Does EEG Neurotherapy Work For?
Who should not use EEG Neurotherapy?*
What symptoms are improved through EEG Neurotherapy?*
What Can An Individual Expect After Completing EEG Neurotherapy?*
Are There Any Risks Involved In EEG Neurotherapy?
How Effective Is EEG Neurotherapy?*
Will EEG Neurotherapy
Change Me?
What Is The Cost Of Treatment?
EEG Neurotherapy allows a patient to see their brainwaves
on a computer screen as they complete activities.
By completing tasks and activities on the computer, the individual can
better understand their brain activity and learn to manipulate their brain
waves.
EEG Neurotherapy works on the theory that this is a learned
skill, and once the individual has learned to manipulate their brain waves, they
will continue to do so after treatment has stopped.
Some studies have followed participants for 10 years after
therapy and have indicated sustained improvement, even after that length of
time.
Who could
benefit from EEG Neurotherapy?*
Any individual with a primary diagnosis of ADD/ADHD and is
low average to above average intelligence.
What Ages Does
EEG Neurotherapy Work For?
EEG Neurotherapy has been used for children , adolescents
and adults, all with equally promising results.
Who should not use
EEG Neurotherapy?*
Those individuals with ADD/ADHD and any of the following
comorbid conditions may not be candidates for EEG Neurotherapy.
 |
Mental Retardation Childhood Psychosis |
|
Severe depressive or bipolar illness |
|
Significant seizure disorder where medications interfere with learning (i.e., sedating medications) |
|
Learning disabilities without ADD or ADHD as a primary problem |
What symptoms are
improved through EEG Neurotherapy?*
|
Impulsiveness |
|
Attention |
|
Concentration |
|
Task completion |
|
Organizational skills |
|
Mild hyperactivity |
What
Can An Individual Expect After Completing EEG Neurotherapy?*
|
Improved behavior and learning |
|
Improvement in school grades |
|
Increased self-esteem |
|
Better job performance |
|
Greater realization of innate potential |
|
Higher intelligence test scores |
|
Improved scores on Parent-Teacher rating scales |
The average therapy is 20 sessions. Each session normally lasts ½ hour. Some individuals may require 40-60 sessions to see improvement.
Are
There Any Risks Involved In EEG Neurotherapy?
There are very few side effects or risks.
There are some people that may experience migraine headaches, anxiety or hot flashes after an EEG Therapy session. However, this can be minimized or avoided if a proper and thorough medical history is taken prior to beginning treatment to determine if treatment would be beneficial.
How Effective Is EEG Neurotherapy?*
Many people indicate an increase in ability to pay attention, a decrease in impulsivness and an increase in self esteem and ability to complete projects.
When the above criteria (who should and should not enter into EEG Neurotherapy) are used to select candidates for therapy and treatment, the majority of patients completing treatment show marked improvement. The improvement is measured and validated by improvement in the results listed above and are measured by independent observers and testing, reports by teachers, parents, and other involved health care professionals.
Will
EEG Neurotherapy Change Me?
EEG Neurotherapy is based on the theory that the individual can learn to control and manipulate their brain waves. It is the patient that is always in control during a session. It is entirely up to the patient to determine the amount of control learned and used. The patient is always in control, therefore, only changes that that patient desires will happen.
What Is
The Cost Of Treatment?
The average cost is dependant upon the area you live. Treatment can run anywhere from $2000.00 to $6000.00
Insurance companies do not normally cover EEG Neurotherapy. It is normally considered to fall under training rather than treatment. It is best, however, to check with your individual insurance coverage to determine if you can receive reimbursement.
* Answers to a few questions have been supplied by Joel F. Lubar, Ph.D. POSITION STATEMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF ADD/ADHD WITH NEUROFEEDBACK