The impact of living with autism is significant and you may already have tried all options available to you. You are not alone. Neurotherapy is an emerging treatment for autism that is providing adults and parents new hope for their future.

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AUTISM AND BRAIN PATTERNS

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EEG studies have shown more than one brain pattern associated with Autism. Some individuals show excessive theta activity, primarily in the right posterior regions. These areas are associated with inattention, impulsivity, and hyperarousal. Another pattern is over arousal in posterior sights, which tends to be associated with obsessions and over focusing. Additionally, some individuals’ show that the brain’s ability to communicate between certain regions may be diminished. Differences in power, coherence, and asymmetry were found in EEG studies. In particular, children with ASD showed significantly greater percentage delta and less alpha activity, higher degree of coherence between and with hemispheres, especially in delta and alpha bands. Interestingly, while ASD subjects significantly differentiate from age-matched controls, the pattern of activation was similar to the one obtained in typical toddles, suggesting a maturational lag in cerebral functioning of subjects with ASD.

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There are different patterns associated with autism, it is integral to have an initial assessment which includes a QEEG (brain map) prior to training, so you know which pattern is evident and therefore understand what the treatment will target.

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WHAT TO EXPECT WITH NEUROTHERAPY

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When using Neurotherapy to treat any Autism Spectrum Disorders, we are targeting parts of the brain that develop early in a child’s development. This type of training tends to occur more in the posterior areas and right hemisphere areas of the brain and take a longer duration for noticeable effects. Common feedback we hear is initial improvements in a person’s attention and anxiety with treatment, followed by improvements in academic performance, social skills, and speech.

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RESEARCH & ARTICLES ON ASD

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Summary of 150 Clients with Asperger’s Syndrome who were Treated with Neurofeedback.
Thompson, L., Thompson, M., & Reid, A. (2010). Neurofeedback outcomes in clients with Asperger’s Syndrome, Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 35, 63-81.

The children showed improvements in number of Asperger’s symptoms, attention, achievement, and intelligence.

 

Effect of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on autism: a randomized double-blind crossover trial.

Amatachaya A, Auvichayapat N, Patjanasoontorn N, Suphakunpinyo C, Ngernyam N, Aree-Uea B, Keeratitanont K, Auvichayapat P (2014) Effect of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on autism: a randomized double-blind crossover trial. Behav Neurol. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/173073

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Neurofeedback for the Autism Spectrum
Read Siegfried and Othmer, two leading experts in the field of Neurofeedback, discuss the promise of Neurofeedback for autism spectrum disorders.

 

Summarizing the Research on Neurofeedback and Autism.
Coben, R., Linden, M., Myers, T (2010). Neurofeedback for autistic spectrum disorder: A review of the literature, Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 35, 83-105.

The researchers discuss multiple treatment options for Autism, including how Neurofeedback.

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Assessment Guided Neurofeedback for Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Coben, R., & Padolsky, I. Assessment-guided neurofeedback for autistic spectrum disorder, Journal of Neurotherapy, 11, 5-22

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Neurofeedback application in the treatment of autistic spectrum disorders
Zovoder, I., et al. (2015). Neurofeedback application in the treatment of ASD. Psychiatria Danubina. 391-394

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The Effect of Neurofeedback on Brain Waves in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Hemmati, S., et al. (2016). The effect of Neurofeedback on brain waves in children with ASD. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 133-138

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Book: How Neurofeedback Saved My Son from Autism
by Ng Sun Luen, 2017

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Brain Waves and Connectivity of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Fauzan, N., Amran, N. H. (2015). Brain waves and connectivity of ASD. Procedia – Social and behavioral Sciences. 882-890

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Quantitative EEG Neurofeedback for the Treatment of Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disorders, and Epilepsy
Hurt, E., Arnold, L. E., Lofthouse, N. (2014). Quantitative EEG Neurofeedback for the Treatment of Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disorders, and Epilepsy. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 465-486

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EEG Neurofeedback for executive functions in children with neurodevelopmental challenges
Landes, JK., et al. (2017). EEG Neurofeedback for executive functions in children with neurodevelopmental challenges. The Cochrane Collaboration.

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