Discover how neurofeedback training offers a promising avenue for enhancing attention in children with cerebral palsy, as explored in our latest pilot study.
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The effects of neurofeedback training for children with cerebral palsy and co-occurring attention deficits: A pilot study.
Chen et al., Child Care Health Dev 2024
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https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13231
Let me tell you, folks, we’ve got something incredible here. We’re talking about kids with cerebral palsy (CP) and attention deficits (ADs) – a tough combo, very tough. But guess what? There’s this thing called neurofeedback training, and not many people have been talking about it. Until now. We decided to take a closer look, to do something huge.
We took 19 amazing kids, all dealing with both CP and ADs, and we split them up. Some got this fantastic neurofeedback training, and some didn’t. The ones who did, oh, they got it for 20 sessions, about an hour each time, twice a week. We’re talking serious commitment here.
And the results? Phenomenal. The kids who went through the training showed improvements that you wouldn’t believe. Their brain activity started to normalize, showing us they were getting better at focusing. And not just a little better – we’re talking significant improvements. Their attention levels? Up. Their ability to not miss things? Better. Their visual skills? Sharper than ever.
So, what does this tell us? It tells us that neurofeedback training is a game-changer for kids with CP and ADs. It’s something that can really help them improve their attention levels. But, and this is important, we’re just getting started. We need more research, more studies, to really unlock the full potential of this training. But let me tell you, the future looks bright.
So, to all the parents, researchers, and doctors out there, keep your eyes on this. Neurofeedback training could be the next big thing for helping these incredible kids. And we’re going to make it happen. Believe me.