Neurofeedback and ADHD
The Process
Neurofeedback is becoming one of the most commonly accepted forms of treatment for ADHD. This treatment is based on the idea that the brain of an individual with ADHD has too many theta waves and too few beta waves being produced from the brain. The treatment is designed to help correct the imbalance of waves. Each patient is placed infront of a computer monitor with special software that shows their brainwaves throughout the session via nodes attached to the scalp. When the brainwaves stay constant and focused a rewarding image or video game action is displayed. When the patient's mind begins to wander the images become unappealing. This casuses the individual to focus harder to bring back the pleasurable scenario. The process is a lengthy one and has not been scientifically proven but it has had very promising results. Patients have shown greater focus in their everyday lives and parents have noticed their children to balance out in their behavior.
In My Opinion...
Personally, from the multitude of alternative options, neurofeedback seems to have the greatest validity. The actual process makes sense to me. If someone is given a situation where their focus must increase in order to meet a goal and not run into a unpleasurable situation, then I believe they will rise to the challenge given they are supported with time and patience. The testimonials I read from various parents and doctors agree that this is not an immediate change. The treatment is also expensive due so much technological equippment. However, the end results are a dramatically reduced number of theta waves and greater amounts of beta waves on a balanced scale. The major advantage of this treatment over the others is that the training that is gained throughout the many treatments is that it will persist unlikely the others.