Neurofeedback Training in a Case of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Authors

  • Sonia Wadhwani
  • Diane C. Radvanski
  • Dennis P. Carmody

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1300/J184v03n01_05

Abstract

Electroencephalographic biofeedback, also known as neurofeedback, has been used to improve attention in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the present case study, a ten-year-old boy completed 37 sessions of neurofeedback training over a six-month period on-site in a school setting. Beta brainwave training was applied for sessions 1 - 22 and replaced by sensorimotor rhythm training for sessions 23 - 37. A review of his national achievement test scores for four years revealed he improved performance the year he received neurofeedback and the gain was lost the year after treatment was completed. The participant had been receiving methylphenidate for the previous two years and remained on the medication throughout neurofeedback and for the year after neurofeedback treatment. Findings are suggestive of the advantages of incorporating neurofeedback training as part of a multimodal treatment program ina school setting for children with ADHD.

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Published

2016-12-18

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (1998)

Section

SCIENTIFIC FEATURES

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