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It is better for children with learning disabilities to be exposed to auditory (rather than visual) reinforcement during neurofeedback
It is better for children with learning disabilities to be exposed to auditory (rather than visual) reinforcement during neurofeedback Dr Shelley Hyman Neurofeedback using a reinforcer is useful in treating children with learning disabilities. Here, neurofeedback aims to increase EEG alpha activity and decrease theta activity. Visual reinforcement (e.g. a white square presented when eyes…
Read MoreNeurofeedback: A potential treatment option for Tourette Syndrome
Neurofeedback: A potential treatment option for Tourette Syndrome Dr Shelley Hyman Neurofeedback is increasingly used in various neuropsychiatric disorders. It aims to modify mental processes (in particular cognition) and thereby positively impact on disorder-specific symptoms. A review by Farkas and colleagues (2015) proposes that neurofeedback can be potentially used in the treatment of Gilles-de-la Tourette…
Read MoreNew Studies Suggest Fidgeting Is Related to Improved Cognitive Performance in Children and Adolscents with ADHD
New Studies Suggest Fidgeting Is Related to Improved Cognitive Performance in Children and Adolscents with ADHD Dr Shelley Hyman Contemporary research has suggested that the tendency of children and adolescents with ADHD to fidget may be beneficial and could be associated with an improvement in cognitive performance. Researchers at the UC Mind Institute explored the…
Read MoreResearch Indicates that ADHD Medication Can Disrupt Sleeping Patterns
ADHD is one of the most prevalent disorders affecting school aged children. The most common treatment for ADHD is stimulant medications such as methylphenidate hydrochloride. However, research has indicated that the use of stimulant medication is linked to an array of adverse side effects. Research has revealed that children with ADHD who were being treated…
Read MoreStudies Indicate that Connecting with Nature is Effective in the Treatment of ADHD
Studies Indicate that Connecting with Nature is Effective in the Treatment of ADHD Dr Shelley Hyman Research has consistently suggested that exposure to natural views and settings is associated with a reduction in symptoms such as inattention and impulsivity. Dr Stephen Kaplan, an environmental psychologist, has suggested that connecting with the natural environment assists in…
Read MoreNeurofeedback as a Treatment for Dyslexia
Neurofeedback as a Treatment for Dyslexia Dr Shelley Hyman Neurofeedback training or EEG Neurotherapy targets the symptoms of dyslexia at their foundation, the brain. Often visual, auditory, and/or executive processing deficiencies are present in those with learning disabilities, and neurofeedback directly targets these areas of brain function. Not only can it target the primary symptoms,…
Read MoreThe Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Performance in Children with ADHD
The Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Performance in Children with ADHD Dr Shelley Hyman Research supports that a single session of exercise benefits cognitive performance of children with ADHD. In a recent study, 32 adolescents with and without ADHD were asked to perform cognitive tasks over a period of 2 days, followed by either watching…
Read MoreNeurofeedback: Effective in the Management of Chronic Pain
Neurofeedback: Effective in the Management of Chronic Pain Dr Shelley Hyman Chronic pain refers to pain that lasts longer than six months. Chronic pain can significantly disrupt an individual’s life and, depending on the severity, it has the potential to be completely incapacitating. Management of chronic pain is currently focused on medication, however many of…
Read MoreDevelopmental Dyscalculia and Brain Abnormalities
Developmental Dyscalculia and Brain Abnormalities Dr Shelley Hyman Most diagnostic criteria use the term developmental dyscalculia (DD) to describe moderate to extreme difficulties in fluent numerical calculations that cannot be attributable to sensory difficulties, low IQ or educational deprivation. Numbers do not seem to be meaningful for dyscalculics—at least, not meaningful in the way that…
Read MoreFrom Childhood to Adulthood: Trajectory of ADHD Brain
From Childhood to Adulthood: Trajectory of ADHD Brain Dr Shelley Hyman Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder often distinguished by the individual’s inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. With the advances in brain imaging technology, research shows that there are structural and functional brain differences between individuals diagnosed with and without ADHD. Specifically, previous…
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