The first step is to see what is going on in the brain by making a brainmap (QEEG). A brainmap is a picture of the brain-wave activity and is made by attaching a snug cap to the patient's head - like a swimcap - and reading brain waves in 19 places. Brain waves occur at different frequencies; some are real slow and some quite fast. The waves are evaluated when the person is reading or doing a task, and with the eyes both open and closed. This allows us to see what the brain does during the course of a normal day. The data is then compared to a large normative database that shows how the brain should be functioning and determines what brain wave patterns need to be trained for positive change. Testing for depression and anxiety, as well as the IVA, an auditory and visual continuous performance test to assess ADHD symptoms, may also be performed.
To learn more about the research behind neurotherapy visit, www.ISNR.org, International Society Neurofeedback and Research.
Most insurance plans will cover some of the testing cost.
