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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: Neurofeedback and ADHD.

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Study at a glance

Area
ADHD & Attention
Study type
Review & meta-analysis
Authors
Steffert B, Steffert T
Journal
ADHD in Practice
Year
2010
Population
Children, Adults
Protocol
QEEG-informed frequency-band neurofeedback

Key findings

  • Inattentive ADHD is linked to excess 4-7 Hz and deficient 18-21 Hz activity in midline and frontal areas
  • A smaller hyperaroused subgroup shows raised activity above 21 Hz
  • Feedback is given when the patient produces the target brainwaves for at least 60-70% of the session
  • Practitioners expect the EEG to normalize after about 20 sessions, though brainwave and behavior changes may not occur together

A clinical review for practitioners explaining the rationale and practice of neurofeedback for ADHD. The authors describe imaging and quantitative EEG findings of cortical slowing in most ADHD patients, with an inattentive pattern of excess slow activity and too little fast activity, and a smaller 'hyperaroused' group with excess fast activity. They outline how training rewards healthier frequencies through game-like or music-based feedback and discuss whether gains carry over to the classroom or workplace.