neurofeedback

We recently started doing neurofeedback with our 8.5 y/o dd, and results have been great — increased focus and attention, much calmer overall, better sleeping, and we’re starting to see a decrease in frustration tolerance. I highly recommend it, although it’s important to educate yourself about it first, and find a practitioner who has experience with children like yours. This was tough, but online, I learned alot and it helped me help my child.

thank you for your reply. We have had one session which was mainly intake and questions about my daughter. I know several people that have used this for other problems but no one with learning disabilities. I am excited to see how much this will help my daughter. She is 17 and nearing the end of her homeschool studies. I will let you know how this works out. Keep me informed on your experiences. Thanks again

I hate to burst your bubble, but the research, according to Dr. Russell Barkely (one of the foremost researchers on ADHD), shows that neurofeedback has little long-term effect on attentional issues. Since learning disabilities can cover a wide array of problems, you need to be specific about what you wish to accomplish. I’ve been teaching LD students for 15 years now and have a 21-year-old with LD, and have found that good, structured, specialized instruction is the key and growing up frequently helps, as the neurological system does not fully mature until the person is near 30 (Dr. Barkley again). Good luck.
Fern

Fern,

You really should read the research yourself and not rely on so called experts. You do realize that some of these experts get their money from sources with varying interests. Not neccessarily children’s interests.

Also, NASA uses neurofeedback to improve attention.

Be careful about just throwing out an experts opinion. Read the research and form your own opinion.

www.pubmed.org

Look under biofeedback and attention.