This feedback gives positive reinforcement to the participant and trains the student to relax, increase alertness, focus, concentrate, stop fidgeting, and decrease impulsive approach to tasks. Training typically takes approximately 20-40 sessions depending upon the complexity of the disorder. Frequency of the training varies from 2-3 times per week for a period of 4 months to 1 year. Progress can generally be noticed after about 20 training sessions. Changes in behavior in the home or classroom can usually be noticed after 2 to 4 months of training.
Long term follow up indicates that the improvement appears to be long lasting.
Yes, standardized intelligence and academic testing may be done, at the parents request, with the school or a psychologist before and after training has been completed. EEG technology has been utilized in training epileptics to manage seizures for over 25 years It has been used for solving attention problems for over 20 years. Achieving Peak Performance Peak performance occurs when a person's mind is aroused but their body is relaxed. Peak performance will mean different things to different people, depending on the result they are trying to achieve. Whether you are a professional golfer looking to trim your score by a few critical strokes, or a student who wants to get the maximum benefit out of the study time available, biofeedback can help you achieve your goal.