Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD)
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Symptoms
ADD/ADHD is characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with ones daily life. Inattention might present clinically as difficulties in attending to details, filtering out extraneous stimuli, sustaining tasks or play, listening when spoken to, follow through, and organizing tasks/daily activities.
Hyperactivity/impulsivity often presents as fidgeting, inability to be seated, restlessness or “”blurting out”” in conversation. ADHD can present as either a combination of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, or be predominant to one or the other.
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How does it show up in the brain?
In many cases, individuals diagnosed with ADHD show a pattern of increased slow wave activity in the brain, often analyzed by the theta/beta ratio.
A major focus in treatment is providing reinforcement of the production of the cortical sensorimotor rhythm (12-15 Hz) and beta activity (15-18 Hz), and a reduction of theta activity (4-8 Hz).
While there are many general patterns in physiology and brain activity, we utilize brain mappings in order to tailor protocols to each individual.
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How does NFB help/Treatment Outcomes
Established NFT treatment protocols used by Boston NeuroDynamics have been given the highest efficacy rating possible (Level 5 — “Efficacious and Specific”) by both the ISNR and AABP for the treatment of childhood ADHD. NFB helps treat the source of ADHD rather than just reducing the symptoms, and has been shown in numerous studies to be comparable in efficacy to treatment with methylphenidate.
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What other therapies do we offer that can help and how?
Other therapies offered by Boston Neurodynamics that aid in treatment include:
– Hemoencephalography (HEG), which can help regulate blood flow in the affected areas.
1
Symptoms
ADD/ADHD is characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with ones daily life. Inattention might present clinically as difficulties in attending to details, filtering out extraneous stimuli, sustaining tasks or play, listening when spoken to, follow through, and organizing tasks/daily activities.
Hyperactivity/impulsivity often presents as fidgeting, inability to be seated, restlessness or “blurting out” in conversation. ADHD can present as either a combination of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, or be predominant to one or the other.
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How does it show up in the brain?
In many cases, individuals diagnosed with ADHD show a pattern of increased slow wave activity in the brain, often analyzed by the theta/beta ratio.
A major focus in treatment is providing reinforcement of the production of the cortical sensorimotor rhythm (12-15 Hz) and beta activity (15-18 Hz), and a reduction of theta activity (4-8 Hz).
While there are many general patterns in physiology and brain activity, we utilize brain mappings in order to tailor protocols to each individual.
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How does NFB help/Treatment Outcomes
Established NFT treatment protocols used by Boston NeuroDynamics have been given the highest efficacy rating possible (Level 5 — “Efficacious and Specific”) by both the ISNR and AABP for the treatment of childhood ADHD. NFB helps treat the source of ADHD rather than just reducing the symptoms, and has been shown in numerous studies to be comparable in efficacy to treatment with methylphenidate.
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What other therapies do we offer that can help and how?
Other therapies offered by Boston Neurodynamics that aid in treatment include:
– Hemoencephalography (HEG), which can help regulate blood flow in the affected areas.
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