Why neurofeedback is good for children
As a parent, all you want is to see your child succeed in their life. If your child suffers from a brain-based issue or disorder, daily functioning becomes more difficult, which can burden families. Brain-based issues can include everything from anxiety and depression, learning disabilities, to behavioural issues and more.
Parents often struggle to find the right course of treatment to ensure that their child can grow up to be a well-adjusted adult, and experience academic, career, and personal success. Success in the formative years of their youth is crucial. If your child is struggling to succeed, neurofeedback may be the treatment of choice, and here is why.
Neurofeedback is natural and medication free
Neurofeedback begins with an initial appointment to take what is known as a brain map; this helps to identify where the brain is struggling to function at its best. Once this has been identified, a protocol is then developed to target the areas of the brain that need improvement. The neurofeedback sessions that follow generally involve the child watching a computer screen, where the brain is stimulated and rewarded for naturally creating healthier brainwaves. This is a natural process that teaches the brain to function at its best.
This is a natural process that teaches the brain to function at its best ... The changes to the brain that are a result of neurofeedback are durable and permanent.
Neurofeedback sets a child up for a future of academic success
Children who participate in neurofeedback sessions generally see improvements in grades, ability to maintain focus in class, have better organisation and task planning, and more. Building positive school habits early on, or helping the child correct some of the difficulties they have, will directly impact a student’s success in the future.
Neurofeedback reduces behavioural problems.
Neurofeedback sessions aim to train the brain to function more calmly and ultimately more efficiently. For example, if the child’s brain can process information easier, tantrums are less likely to occur, because the child is able to function successfully. Parents of children doing neurofeedback have seen declines in other difficult behaviours.
Children who participate in neurofeedback sessions generally see improvements in ability to maintain focus in class, have better organisation and task planning, and more.
Neurofeedback improves duration and quality of sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is an essential part of living a successful life, and this is especially true for your child. If your child does not get a good night’s sleep, both in how much sleep they get, and the quality of the sleep, your child will not be able to perform at their best. This means they may not be able to maintain focus in class, finish assignments, take tests efficiently, and more, usually causing them to fall behind.
Neurofeedback brain training works to improve sleep, including making it easier for the child to fall asleep, stay asleep, and get the quality of sleep needed to have a successful following day.
Neurofeedback is corrective care
The changes to the brain that are a result of neurofeedback are durable and permanent. Therefore, neurofeedback is truly corrective care. If, after neurofeedback, the brain receives an insult, such as physical injury or a disease affecting the brain, the individual may need to return to neurofeedback to correct these problems.
