Patient-Directed Neurofeedback for AD/HD

Neurofeedback as a Treatment for ADHD: A Methodological Review with Implications for Future Research

“…Furthermore, this type of training has been utilised for all subtypes of ADHD (e.g., Fuchs, Birbaumer, Lutzenberger, Gruzelier, & Kaiser, 2003;Monastra et al, 2002;Rossiter, 1998) as well as individuals classified as ADD (Thompson & Thompson, 1998). The rationale for theta inhibition training stems from the excess theta activity shown by children with ADHD at both rest and during cognitive performance, relative to age matched peers.…”

“…JOURNAL OF NEUROTHERAPY approach may increase the flexibility of the intervention allowing for an increasing number of sessions to be completed, as well as reducing the costs (Rossiter, 1998). In the patient directed approach, the therapist makes an initial assessment and develops the specific protocols to be used.…”

EEG-Biofeedback as a Tool to Modulate Arousal: Trends and Perspectives for Treatment of ADHD and Insomnia

“…The vast majority of EBF studies has been inspired by a two-phase protocol of Lubar et al (1984), in which participants where first trained to increase their SMR and later to inhibit theta activity while simultaneously increasing beta activity Carmody et al, 2000;Fuchs et al, 2003;Gevensleben et al, 2009;Heywood & Beale, 2003;Holtmann et al, 2009;Kaiser, 1997;Kaiser & Othmer, 2000;Kropotov et al, 2005;La Vaque et al, 2002;Leins et al, 2007;Levesque et al, 2006;Linden et al, 1996;J.F. Lubar et al, 1995;Monastra et al, 2002;Rossiter, 2004;Rossiter, 1998;Rossiter & La Vaque, 1995;Strehl et al, 2006;Thompson & Thompson, 1998). In recent years, however, an interesting new target for EBF has been found in the form of slow cortical potentials (SCPs).…”

“…Lubar et al, 1995;J. F. Lubar, 1991;Rossiter, 1998;Rossiter & La Vaque, 1995;Strehl, et al, 2006;Thompson & Thompson, 1998;Doehnert et al, 2008). Efficacy of EBF is comparable to psychostimulant medication and group (CBT) therapy programs with effects lasting 6 months and longer (Fuchs et al, 2003;Gani et al, 2009;Gevensleben et al, 2010;Kaiser, 1997;Leins et al, 2007;Linden et al, 1996;J.F.…”

As Connectivity Training Comes of Age

“…More than 200 individuals has since been involved in controlled research for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (cf. Monastra et al, 2005) and nearly 2,000 individuals in case studies and clinical trials (e.g., Alhambra et al, 1995;Lubar et al, 1995;Rossiter & LaVaque, 1995;Linden et al, 1996, Rossiter, 1998Boyd et al 1998;Thompson & Thompson, 1998;Kaiser & Othmer, 2000;Carmody et al, 2001;Monastra et al, 2002;Fuchs et al, 2003;Rossiter, 2004;Heinrich et al, 2004;Strehl et al, 2006). These studies found that neurofeedback training is often as effective or more effective than stimulant medication for ADHD and without notable side effects.…”