Does neurofeedback improve I.Q.?
Studies have shown that I.Q. scores generally raise 10 to 20 points after training. This is not because neurofeedback makes people smarter; it simply helps their brains become more efficient and flexible.
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How does neurofeedback work for a small child who has difficulty staying still?
Perhaps an example will be helpful. A three-year-old boy suffering from Fetal Alcohol Effect was brought in for training by his grandmother. His mother had been drinking throughout her pregnancy with him. The grandmother reported that the child would have fits of rage during which he would bang his head on the floor until he …
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Can those who are blind participate in neurofeedback?
Absolutely. Feedback for those who have vision problems is provided through auditory or tactile cues.
Is there a minimum age required for training?
We have had success working with children as young as four years old and adults as old as 78. There is no upper age limitation for neurofeedback treatment.
Are personalities changed by the training?
Neurofeedback training does not change underlying personality. It may be seen, however, that when some adverse behavior problems are remediated, the intrinsic innate personality will be more in evidence. For example, in the beginning it may be difficult to dissociate irritability, hot-headedness, or cruelty from a child’s personality. After that behavior disappears, it is easy …