Neurofeedback for Autistic Disorders: Emerging Empirical Evidence

Neuromodulation Integrating rTMS and Neurofeedback for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploratory Study

“…Neurofeedback for treatment of autism spectrum disorder is gaining certain popularity and is reviewed in several current papers (Coben 2008, 2013; Coben and Padolsky 2007; Coben and Myers 2010; Coben, Linden & Myers 2010; Kouijers et al 2009ab, Linden and Gunkelman 2013; Thompson et al 2010). While there are only few published systematic studies of neurofeedback treatment of autism using standard neurofeedback protocols (Coben 2008; Coben et al 2010), several recent reports of NFB for autism based on quantitative EEG (qEEG) findings have been presented (Coben 2013; Coben et al 2010).…”

“…While there are only few published systematic studies of neurofeedback treatment of autism using standard neurofeedback protocols (Coben 2008; Coben et al 2010), several recent reports of NFB for autism based on quantitative EEG (qEEG) findings have been presented (Coben 2013; Coben et al 2010). This technique involves the use of qEEG to identify patterns of EEG that deviate from standardized norms, and individualized protocols to correct them.…”

“…However, neurofeedback strategies commonly used in ADHD treatment (suppression of the frontal theta, enhancement of the sensorimotor rhythm [SMR] or slow beta band) cannot be transferred to ASD treatment in a manner of a treatment that that fits all conditions. Coben (2013) point at the preference of individualized protocols which targets not only few pre-selected topography (e.g., F3 and C3 in SMR/theta) and not only one or two specific EEG band, but rather use qEEG-guided intervention that do not limit treatment to enhancement/ suppression of specific rhythms. In particular most successful approach in autism treatment using operant conditioning uses coherence training which may result in better functional connectivity.…”

Proceedings of the 2019 ISNR Annual Conference

“…Successful EEG-based neurofeedback therapy has been demonstrated in the treatment of clinical conditions and symptoms including decreasing symptoms related to seizure disorders (Sterman & Egner, 2006) and learning disabilities (Coben, Wright, Decker, & Morgan, 2015;Fernández et al, 2003). Additional findings have shown that EEG-based neurofeedback can reduce symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (Coben, 2013;Kouijzer, de Moor, Gerrits, Buitelaar, & van Schie, 2009). Furthermore, a study by found that EEG characteristics associated with autism were reduced using prefrontal neurofeedback treatment.…”

“…Furthermore, a study by found that EEG characteristics associated with autism were reduced using prefrontal neurofeedback treatment. There is also evidence that the effects of these interventions last beyond the initial training period (Coben, 2013;Gevensleben et al, 2009). Some researchers have found success using twochannel coherence training.…”