Electroencephalogram biofeedback for reading disability and traumatic brain injury

Thornton, Kirtley E.

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2004.07.001

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“…Neurofeedback is an operant learning technique in which subjects learn to condition their own EEG using computer interfaces to allow the individual to become aware of and change their own brain's electrical activity. The participant is provided auditory or visual reward to initiate changes and achieve the desired effect (Thornton & Carmody, 2005). Studies report improvements in attention as a result of increasing low beta activity in healthy subjects during inhibition of sensorimotor processes (Egner, Zech, & Gruzelier, 2004).…”

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EEG Spectral-Power and Coherence: LORETA Neurofeedback Training in the Anterior Cingulate Gyrus

Cannon¹,

Lubar²,

Gerke³

et al. 2006

Journal of Neurotherapy

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EEG Spectral-Power and Coherence: LORETA Neurofeedback Training in the Anterior Cingulate Gyrus

Cannon¹,

Lubar²,

Gerke³

et al. 2006

Journal of Neurotherapy

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“…Thornton and Carmody [10] mentioned that a subject earned a standard score in the reading comprehension test after 20 sessions and the other subject after 40 sessions of NFT. The results can be explained by considering the biological basis of dyslexia.…”

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“…Neuroimaging studies pointed to functional differences, including increased activity in inferior frontal lobe and lower activity, especially in the temporal lobe as well as weak coordination between inferior frontal lobe and superior temporal gyrus [10]. Difficulties in phonological processing are associated with dysfunction of these areas as a result of structural differences [11][12][13].…”

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Efficacy of Neurofeedback Training on Reading and Spelling Skills of 8 to 12 Years Old Children With Dyslexia

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Introduction: Progress in understanding dyslexia has led to the discovery of abnormal brain waves in the areas related to reading skill. It seems that improving the function of these areas by regulating their waves is helpful for reading process. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of neurofeedback training (NFT) in improving children's reading difficulties. Material and Methods:This was a single-subject experiment with A-B-A design. Four dyslexic boys (age range 8-12 years) received twenty 30-minute sessions of NFT three times a week to reduce their theta and delta waves at F7 and increase their beta wave at T3. Their accuracy, speed, reading comprehension, and spelling skill were assessed using Name reading test before, during, and one month after treatment. Data analysis was done by reliable change index, mean percentage improvement, and effect size. Also results were displayed by graphs. Results:The results showed clinically significant improvement regarding the accuracy and comprehension reading as well as spelling after NFT. Reliable changes (P<0.05) and the effect size above the effective surface (Cohen's d>2.87) refer to significant improvement of these skills. However speed reading increased in two subjects, but the effect size for the first and second participant was negative (Cohen's d<0). Conclusion:The results suggest that 20 sessions of NFT improves the spelling, accuracy, and comprehension reading. It seems that the increased attention (due to the reduction of theta and delta waves) and performance tuning at T3 was effective in improving these skills. However, increase in speed reading may require more sessions.

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“…Výsledky testů čtení více odpovídají závěrům nekontrolovaných studií aplikujících EEG biofeedback u dětí s dyslexií, které dokládaly pokroky ve čtenářské úrovni dětí (Thornton & Carmody, 2005;Walker & Norman, 2006). V kontrolované studii upozorňují na podobné zlepšení i v kontrolní skupině a zdůrazňují podíl reedukační péče na zlepšení čtenářských dovedností dětí (Breteler et al, 2010).…”

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“…Je zřejmé, že bez srovnání výsledků s kontrolní skupinou nelze činit zcela podložené závěry o účinnosti metody. Na druhou stranu nekontrolované studie se stejným zaměřením nejsou vý-jimkou a přinášejí hodnotné informace (Thornton & Carmody, 2005;Walker & Norman, 2006). 2.…”

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The Use of EEG Biofeedback For Treating Specific Learning Difficulties in Children of Middle School Age

Zdražilová¹

2017

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Electroencephalogram biofeedback for reading disability and traumatic brain injury

Cited by 91 publications

References 59 publications

EEG Spectral-Power and Coherence: LORETA Neurofeedback Training in the Anterior Cingulate Gyrus

EEG Spectral-Power and Coherence: LORETA Neurofeedback Training in the Anterior Cingulate Gyrus

Efficacy of Neurofeedback Training on Reading and Spelling Skills of 8 to 12 Years Old Children With Dyslexia

The Use of EEG Biofeedback For Treating Specific Learning Difficulties in Children of Middle School Age

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