Attention Deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects people of all ages. Adults and children may struggle with focus, concentration, distractibility, staying on task, completing work, or managing time. Some minds may feel overly active and unable to quiet down when needed, while others may feel dreamy or sluggish. Impulse control issues are also common, such as difficulty sitting still, speaking out of turn, or staying organized.
Minimal Brain Dysfunction
ADHD is possibly the first behavioral disorder recognized as arising from brain dysfunction rather than psychological causes. It was originally called minimal brain dysfunction (MBD). This was a major step. Previously it was thought these children were ‘acting out’, i.e, expressing psychological problems. The idea of MBD needs to be expanded to include a much larger field of issues. In fact, everything that Neurofeedback deals with could be called MBD. While this understanding was once rare, research shows that many people experience suboptimal brain functioning, resulting in attention, focus, and self-regulation challenges.
Non-medical Help for ADHD
The conventional treatment for ADHD has been medication, typically stimulants like amphetamines. The idea is to stimulate the part of the brain responsible for control functions. While effective for many, these medications carry potential side effects, particularly for growing children. Many parents and adults are now seeking alternative ADHD treatments that are safe, effective, and non-medical.
Neurofeedback has emerged as a safe and effective solution for ADHD. It helps train the brain to self-regulate, improving attention, focus, emotional control, and overall cognitive performance. It is effective with both the overactive and underactive forms of ADHD.
ADHD most often is an inherited pattern of brain functioning. However it may also result from birth trauma or difficulties, Pitocin, administered to the mother during birth, head trauma, developmental challenges and so on. Generally ADHD can be greatly improved in 15 sessions of ILF-NF, but more may be required depending on the cause.
The results of neurofeedback for ADHD, and many other issues, are for the most part, permanent. An occasional tune-up may be a good idea, say before the SATs but in general the improvements last.