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Effects of Neurofeedback on Neuropsychological Functioning in an Adult with Autism

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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: Effects of Neurofeedback on Neuropsychological Functioning in an Adult with Autism.

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Study at a glance

Area
Autism
Study type
Case study
Authors
Lucido MJ
Journal
Doctoral dissertation, Walden University
Year
2012
Participants
1
Population
Adults
Protocol
Live Z-Score Training
Sessions
20

Key findings

  • Symptom scores fell across ADHD, mood, anxiety, depression and autism measures
  • Gains in executive function, attention and nonverbal IQ
  • No adverse effects; processing speed did not change

A single-case study, using a multiple-baseline design, of 20 sessions of Live Z-Score Training for an adult on the autism spectrum. ADHD, mood, anxiety, depression and autism symptom scores fell; executive function, cognitive flexibility, reaction time, complex attention and nonverbal IQ improved; and QEEG and LORETA showed changes in brain function.

Read the dissertation (free, Walden University) →