Why Would Neurofeedback Help Autism?
From the perspective of the Neuropsychologist, Autism is similar to A.D.D. with one fundamental difference. In A.D.D. focused attention is not easy to maintain, in Autism, there is an inability to easily shift focus. Both disorders share the problem of brain state management. The A.D.D. person is unable to maintain a focused brain state whereas the Autistic person is stuck in one dominant, inflexible brain state. We know from well over 100 peer reviewed research studies that Neurofeedback can facilitate and train state stability with the A.D.D. person. Research continues to support the effectiveness of Neurofeedback in reducing symptoms of Autism that most profoundly affect the individual’s ability to learn or interact with others.
