Neurofeedback® is a self-regulation of specific aspects of electrical brain activity acquired by means of immediate feedback and positive reinforcement. In frequency training, activity in different EEG frequency bands are decreased or increased. Training of slow cortical potentials (SCPs) addresses the regulation of cortical excitability.

Neurofeedback studies have revealed paradigm-specific effects on attention and memory processes and performance improvements in real-life conditions.

Understanding the underlying principles of neurofeedback allows us to provide referrals or treatment, and provides clients with a framework for understanding the process. The brain's electrical patterns are a form of behavior, modifiable through "operant conditioning," with the excessive brain frequencies reduced, and those with a deficit are increased.

Studies have shown that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) improve behavioral and cognitive variables after frequency (e.g., theta/beta) training or SCP training.

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