Can those who are blind participate in neurofeedback?
Absolutely. Feedback for those who have vision problems is provided through auditory or tactile cues.
FAQ Category: Neurofeedback
Is there a minimum age required for training?
We have had success working with children as young as four years old and adults as old as 78. There is no upper age limitation for neurofeedback treatment.
Are personalities changed by the training?
Neurofeedback training does not change underlying personality. It may be seen, however, that when some adverse behavior problems are remediated, the intrinsic innate personality will be more in evidence. For example, in the beginning it may be difficult to dissociate irritability, hot-headedness, or cruelty from a child’s personality. After that behavior disappears, it is easy …
Has neurofeedback been used to treat alzheimer’s or dementia?
When neurofeedback is used for those suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, it is called “brain brightening.” Neurofeedback cannot improve the physical degeneration of the brain. What it can do is help the brain access areas of itself that have not yet been affected by the condition, which can slow symptom progression and thereby improve quality …
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Are there side effects associated with neurofeedback training?
For most conditions, there are no adverse side effects due to the training when conducted by a competent professional. If an occasional negative reaction to training does occur it tends to wear off quickly, or it can be trained away by the clinician, or both. Interestingly, our clients often note positive side effects. Someone undergoing …
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