ADHD

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. When ADHD is present, the brain can be stuck in brain wave patterns showing imbalances in either their fast or slow brain wave activities. This can negatively affect attentional, emotional and executive functioning systems in the brain, irrespective of people’s levels of intelligence.

The symptoms are varied and present differently from person to person however, broadly speaking, most people who struggle with ADHD struggle with focus, hyperactivity and/or impulse control which can impact daily functioning and academic or occupational performance. Reprimands or directions are ineffective in producing change. In teens and adults symptoms are more commonly associated with anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, frustration, mood swings, depression and relationship problems.

Neurofeedback uses real time monitoring of brain activity to train individuals to regulate their brainwaves. As opposed to medication, neurofeedback offers an opportunity to focus on the root of the problem: the brain’s dysregulation. This can help improve attention, impulse control, and overall cognitive functioning in people with ADHD.