Neurofeedback, also called EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy, is a research proven way to help you improve your brain function through intensive brain training exercises. Although the technology is quite sophisticated, the process is simple, painless, and non-invasive. It is just learning. You learn to alter your brain activity the same way you learn every other skill – through feedback and practice.

What is new in neurofeedback is that you are guided by a form of feedback that was previously not available to you – instantaneous information about changes in your brain’s electrical activity. Every half second, your brain activity is compared to your targets for change. You get a signal and “reward” when you meet the goal. No signal or reward when you do not.

In 20 neurofeedback sessions, with feedback every half second, you get 72,000 chances to learn. That’s a lot of repetition and practice. Brain science has shown that repetitive exercise of brain networks reshapes the brain. Neurofeedback for learning disabilities allows you to reshape information processing networks in your brain. Learn more about neurofeedback.

Research on the effectiveness of neurofeedback for learning disabilities is in its early stages. A few small studies have been completed showing that neurofeedback can be useful in several types of learning disabilities, including difficulties with reading and math. Much more and better research is needed to draw any clear conclusions.

At the NeuroDevelopmentCenter, we have worked with many children and adolescent clients with learning difficulties. We have consistently found it to be helpful. We recommend neurofeedback when standard educational practices and tutoring do not solve the problem. Neurofeedback for learning disabilities is often especially helpful with the difficulties with frustration, irritability, anger, anxiety, and mood that very often accompany learning disabilities.

Learning disabilities result from disruptions in information processing networks in the brain. At the NeuroDevelopment Center, we measure the activity of brain networks crucial for learning. This allows you to see the reason for your difficulties. The image below shows the problem for one of our clients with dyslexia – a reading learning disability. The area shown in red indicates dysfunction in brain areas involved in information processing for reading. Once we see the source of the problem in the brain, we target that area for change with neurofeedback brain training. This allows you to reshape information processing networks in the brain.