Down's Syndrome

Although neurofeedback obviously cannot cure the condition of Down's Syndrome, it can help a child with Down's Syndrome to have better-regulated brain-wave activity. A better-regulated brain can enable a child to have less anxiety, fewer fears, and to be able to concentrate better.

Mini-Q Brain Mapping

My colleague, Kayleen Fuller, Ph.D., at Comprehensive Psychological Services can now do Quantitative EEG Mapping of the brain in Salt Lake. This can help identify specific locations in the brain that have erratic EEG production in order to better target at which locations to conduct the EEG Biofeedback. The Q-EEG brain-mapping costs around $250-300. You can contact her for more specific details. 801-483-1600

Insurance Companies

I have been very pleased to see that the Tricare insurance company has begun reimbursing for some EEG Biofeedback services in cases of brain trauma and ADHD.  Tricare is also one of the best insurances for neuropsychological testing.  I think because they insure our armed forces, they realize the value a solid neuropsychological examination/report provides.  So, thank you Tricare.

Economy in a Rut

With the economy in a rut many people feel they cannot afford neurofeedback.  When you come in for your free consultation, we can discuss payment options, sliding scale fees, and reduced rates for those who qualify.  I hate to see financial concerns prevent parents from getting their children services that could help them.  

Link to Interesting Interview....

An interesting article on scientific studies and EEG Biofeedback...Discusses the limitations of current studies, sets forth criteria for future research, and discusses why such research has not yet occurred...In the end, he discusses why he still feels EEG Biofeedback is a legitimate treatment for ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)...

http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2008/01/25/how-strong-is-the-research-support-for-neurofeedback-treatment-of-children-with-adhd/

Quantitative EEG Training Opportunity

Just thought I would pass this information on:

Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback Provo Counseling Center
Instructor: Leslie H. Sherlin, Ph.D. OCTOBER 17‐18
Instructor: D. Corydon Hammond, Ph.D Phone: 801.375.1600

Web: www.provocc.org

Description:
This is a two day intensive1 training intended to teach the principles and practices for recording, analyzing and interpreting QEEG and sLORETA. Additionally, we will dedicate some time to demonstrate how the data acquired through QEEG translates to neurofeedback interventions with patients. There will be sufficient hands‐on exposure as well as developing the integration of the analysis and interpretation into the current practice model. The training will involve theory, literature review, and integration of knowledge into actual case studies. The training is experiential in design and is limited to 8 participants in order to provide sufficient hands‐on opportunities for everyone.

Cost: The Provo Counseling Center has a long‐standing policy of sponsoring exceptional training for mental health professionals at affordable pricing. The PCC offers all training at cost and does not inflate pricing to make a profit. In accordance with this tradition, the cost of this training has been set at $545 per participant.

New Analogy from Folks at Cygnet

I watched a video from the Othmer family at Cygnet's website. I loved the analogy they use to describe Neurofeedback. They describe the brain as a choir that has a wide range of singers from bass to tenor. The basses are the low-frequency waves, and the tenors are the high frequency waves. The amplitude of the waves (how tall they are) represents how loudly the various singers sing. Sometimes a person's brain has certain areas that are singing too loudly, or not singing at all. For example, children with ADHD or an autistic spectrum disorder have bass sections that are singing way too loud resulting in a tired brain that is unable to focus or concentrate well. Children with autistic disorders and ADHD may also have certain parts of the choir in the high frequency parts of the choir that are also singing too loudly. This results in overreactivity to stress, difficulties adjusting to change, being overstimulated, increased anxiety/irritability, etc. What Neurofeedback equipment is designed to do is to increase the volume of singing in a certain frequency of the choir (like those that sing the melody) and decrease the amplitude of the very low frequencies and very high frequencies. Once the choir is all singing at about the same level, the brain becomes more stable and many symptoms of ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, etc. decrease. Check out his link here, as my explanation in writing does not do the analogy justice.

http://www.eeginfo.com/knowledgebase/entry/52/274/