Some insurance companies may not cover costs, in which case a financial commitment is also necessary. The clinical results employing EEG biofeedback training have been replicated by more than 200 organizations internationally. Some children are able to reduce and even eliminate the need for medication. The clinical results employing EEG biofeedback training have been replicated by more than 200 organizations internationally. Published clinical studies exist, and controlled studies are being planned or carried out to determine the effectiveness of EEG biofeedback training as compared to medication, behavior therapy, and other techniques.
Additional research is needed to determine the extent of long-term benefits.
Many children with mild to moderate learning disabilities can respond very well to EEG biofeedback, provided material that is appropriate for their particular learning disability is integrated into the treatment program and directly used in conjunction with the biofeedback training itself. Though EEG training can be very powerful, it has been shown to be even more effective when integrated into a multiple-component treatment program, which may include a certain amount of behavior management, medication if required, and parent training in management techniques. Success is measured and validated by testing, independent observation, and reports by teachers, parents, and other health care professionals. Anyone with a primary diagnosis of ADD or ADHD, between the ages of 7 to 50, with at least average intelligence. Severe depressive or bipolar illness Highly dysfunctional families who refuse to participate in indicated therapy Aubrey K. Ewing, Ph.D. , is board certified in applied psychophysiology and biofeedback by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America.