Neurofeedback Effective for Attention Deficit Disorders

While neurofeedback is still somewhat controversial, recent studies have proven that it is just as efficient as Ritalin to manage hyperactivity and attention deficit, without the potential side effects and with longer lasting results.

According to specialists, many psychological disorders are caused by an imbalance in brain waves. Mark Steinberg, a psychologist who specialises in neurofeedback therapy in Los Gatos and co-author a book about brain training and attention deficit disorders, says the treatment works for 80 percent of patients with ADHD. Through neurofeedback games, kids suffering from attention deficit disorders can learn to control their brain waves witnessing the results through their success in the video game. In one, for example, the correct brain signals propel a spaceship, while the wrong waves call up an ominous shadow which blocks the path ahead. One boy in San Jose used the treatment to remain focused while using his brain waves to pilot ships or race cars. His mother says the therapy succeeded in giving him a "can-do" attitude and improving his school work. But neurofeedback has the potential to help with more than just attention deficit disorders. Some athletes use it to get in "the zone." The elderly can improve their brain functions, while some executives use it to reach their maximum mental abilities. Other experiments support its use for epilepsy, anxiety and insomnia. For more details visit The Able Gamer.