ADHD-ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. While it affects young people, it’s not only a childhood condition – ADHD-ADD may continue into adulthood.
It can impact upon many aspects of an individual’s life, including academic difficulties, social skills problems, and strained parent-child relationships. Adults with ADHD-ADD may have difficulty starting, prioritizing, and finishing their tasks, and can be distracted, disorganized, and restless.
Research On NeurOptimal For ADHD-ADD
One research study from the University of Central Florida, entitled “[NeurOptimal (NO)] and Adhd-add in college students NO and Anxiety in college students,” found improvements in scores related to inattention, hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, and academic self-efficacy over time.
A study on students in a creative arts school, titled “The Effects of EEG Neurofeedback and Neuro-Cognitive Processing in the Educational Environment of an Arts-Based Private Elementary/Middle School“, measured the rate of improvement in academic progress in a stress-reduced, arts-based learning environment with EEG neurofeedback and neurocognitive coaching.
“Effectiveness of EEG Biofeedback as Compared with Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Clinical Outcome Study” found that EEG biofeedback can significantly improve several behavioural and cognitive functions in children with ADHD. It might be an alternative treatment for those who don’t respond completely to medication, as well as for parents who favour a non-pharmacological treatment.
There is a lot of research going into NeurOptimal for how it could help children with ADHD-ADD. A study titled “Does NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Help To Improve Focus/Attention?: A Kid, An Idea, A Study And A Big Payoff” by Jules Ford, founder of OptiMind Neurofeedback, Focus, Clarity, Serenity, looked into how NeurOptimal positively impacted his son.
