All About Neurofeedback Therapy For ADHD

All About Neurofeedback Therapy For ADHD
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Neurofeedback works by attaching the electrodes to the head and responding to stimuli. Here, a special technology shows the brainwaves.

When a person has AHD, these way show distinctive patterns of behavior. The front lobe patterns which are shown are linked with personality, behaviour, and learning.

One can say that the manner in which the brain functions, it has direct connection with the individual’s behaviour.

Any kind of alteration in behaviour can alter the brain, and vice-versa. Neurofeedback works by doing just that i.e. it alters an individual’s behaviour by changing their brain.

The brain produces electrical signals which are also known as waves. An expert will measure these signals, with a unique device: electroencephalograph.

Alpha, beta, gamma, delta, and theta are the 5 types of brain waves. Each one of these has a frequency, which is measured through a device called ECG or electroencephalograph.

Some studies show that individuals with ADHD disorder are likely to have more theta waves and less beta wave than those who do not have ADHD. To put it across in straightforward terms, neurofeedback therapy works to treat this difference.

What happens during a session?

At the first session, the expert will first want to know about the symptoms, treatment history, and routine lifestyle of an individual with ADHD.

The patient will have to give all the details about their symptoms at the beginning of every session. This will allow the expert to know about the signs of improvement after each treatment session.

During each session, the expert will attach electrodes to the person’s head. This is done to measure the activity of the brain and brain waves.

The number of electrodes will vary as per the understanding on the expert and requirements of the session. Be informed, that the electrodes will not cause any pain, and there is absolutely no risks of getting an electrical shock. They are by all means safe are only used to measure the brain’s activity.

A real-time scan of the person’s brain waves will reflect up on the screen. The expert will ask the individual to do a specific task. The given task is likely to interfere with the individual’s brain waves.

These tasks might involve a game or any other stimuli that requires the brain to alter its way of processing the information. 

The brain’s response to the tasks or activities will alter the feedback on the EEG to showcase how the stimuli can change the brain activity in response.

EEG readings may highlight significant changes during each session.

Studies claim that the process can gradually alter the brain’s waves, altering a person’s behaviour and symptoms of ADHD. Speak to an expert at a Neurofeedback Franchise to learn more about how the procedure really works.

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