Brainworks Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback for Attention Training (ADD & ADHD)

Neurofeedback helps your brain learn to focus and concentrate at will.

A clear and focused mind is crucial to learning and life skills. Neurofeedback concentration training is used by students, businessmen, surgeons, football clubs, Olympic athletes, ADD and ADHD sufferers alike. Being able to pay attention means better organisation and accuracy, fewer distractions, improving social skills by being able to listen attentively to others, and mastering new tasks and material more rapidly.

CONCENTRATION

Many aspects of brain function are involved in concentration and focus. The optimum state needed for hours of classes and meetings is a moderate level of alertness, which conserves mental energy.

A common difficulty in concentration is slipping into ‘idle’ or dreaminess when trying to concentrate. Another problem may be the duration of attention is short – it may be fine for a limited time, but then it slides. When anxious or emotional, attention becomes harder to control – making it difficult to narrow in on the task at hand. The degree of single-pointed concentration can be another problem; a wide focus can lead to distractions and wandering attention.

Using a brain map to identify the areas of concern, we tailor your neurofeedback training according to your precise needs.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

ADHD is defined by a cluster of symptoms which may include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Though the medical diagnosis is subjective, people with ADHD have specific brainwave differences in the brain areas that deal with controlling impulses and focusing attention (source: NHS).

Though ADHD is still classed as a disease rather than a symptom of brain dysregulation, QEEGs are used as a mainstream medical diagnostic tool (FDA approved) for ADHD in both the USA and Germany.

Important: If you suspect that you or your child had ADHD, please consult your doctor. If you feel that neurofeedback can help, ask your physician; if he or she is unfamiliar with the research, ask them to follow the link below for a full list of studies.
COMPLETE BRAIN PROGRAMME
  • Neurofeedback to train and strengthen the brains attention and focus skills.
  • Diet and Digestive health affect brain performance, and have a large effect on concentration.
  • Occasionally, there can be sensory difficulties lying behind concentration difficulties. iLs Sensory Integration helps re-train these sensory skills that may have been missing or incomplete in early brain development – often with far-reaching consequences.
I deliberately did not tell school about (my son's) neurofeedback sessions as i wanted to see if they noticed a change in his behaviour without actively assessing him. Wow! He has won three awards this term for 'amazing contributions in the classroom" "fantastic listening skills" and a physical education award.
Mother
With neurofeedback the child is exercising the nerve pathways that control attention and mental processing. As these neural pathways are exercised, children develop a sense of what concentration feels like, and they get excited about it. After practicing these exercises over a period of time, the pathways involved in attention and learning seem to work more efficiently. This enhanced brain activity becomes a natural part of the child's functioning.
William Sears
M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of California School of Medicine
The faculty of voluntarily bringing back a wandering attention, over and over again, is the very root of judgment, character and will... An education which should improve this faculty would be the education par excellence.
William James

Related Resources

  • FDA approves brainwave test to assess children and teens for ADHD
  • Biofeedback now rated ‘Level1 – Best Support’ for ADHD by PracticeWise
  • Doubling effectiveness of neurofeedback: tailor-made treatment for ADHD leads to almost a doubling of effectiveness.
  • Neurofeedback brain therapy Evidence-Base for ADHD
  • The Times: Neurofeedback for ADHD
  • In-School Neurofeedback Training for ADHD
  • FMRI study on Neuro brain therapy and ADHD
  • Pub-Med on Neuro brain therapy and AHDD
  • EEG info on neurofeedback and ADHD
  • ABC News on neurofeedback and ADHD
  • NPR radio on Neuro brain therapy and adult ADHD
  • Healing Young Brains: The Neurofeedback Solution by PhD, Robert W. Hill and MD, Eduardo Castro
  • Getting Rid of Ritalin: How Neurofeedback Can Successfully Treat Attention Deficit Disorder Without Drugs by Robert W. Hill and Eduardo Castro
  • Neurofeedback and State Regulation in ADHD: A Therapy Without Medication by Werner Van den Bergh and Stephanie Clark
  • More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD by Ari Tuckman
  • Adult onset Attention Deficit Disorder and Additction: Taming the Chaos by Christopher Sans
  • The ADD / ADHD Revolution: Treatments that Work by Lovonne Kirkpatric
  • Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Programme that allows you to See and Heal the 6 types of ADD by Daniel G Amen
  • ADD in Adults: Characterisation, Diagnosis and Treatment by Jan K Butelaar, Cornelious Kan and Philip Asherton
  • Theta Head by Greg Dave
  • Adult ADD: A guide for the Newly Diagnosed by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis
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Our Neurofeedback Specialists

Brainworks Neurotherapy is home to an industry leading team of neurofeedback specialists. Below we have listed more details on just some of the experts creating, running and supporting our training solutions.

Christina Lavelle
Clinical Director, London Clinic
Christina is the founder of the Brainworks Neurotherapy London clinic, and handles client care at our London base. Christina has certificates from some of the most respected neurotherapy institutions and organisations, like the Wurrke Institute of Neurotherapy.
Ingrid Valentin
Lead Neurofeedback Therapist, Home Clinic
Ingrid is a certified neurofeedback practitioner and holds diplomas in Children’s Psychology, Medical Neuroscience, and Interpersonal Neurobiology. Ingrid works to deliver our industry leading at-home neurofeedback training programmes.

A certified neurofeedback practitioner and with diplomas in Children's Psychology, Medical Neuroscience and Interpersonal Neurobiology, Ingrid delivers the Brainworks remote neurofeedback training programmes.

James Roy
Client Coordinator, Operations & Technical Director
James, a board certified Neurotherapist, is a co-founder of Brainworks and keeps the team updated on the latest technological innovations being applied across all of our neurofeedback programmes. James built one of the world's first professional at-home neurofeedback training platforms.

As a board certified neurotherapist and co-founder of Brainworks, James keeps the whole team up-to-date on the latest tech innovations within the space. James also built one of the world's first professional remote neurofeedback training programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does neurofeedback work for ADHD?

Neurofeedback helps your brain learn to focus and concentrate at will. This training helps strengthen your neural pathways and gain greater control over your mind.
ADDitude magazine published an interesting piece exploring this very question and noted that, while the studies to-date have not been fully blind studies, neurofeedback training has shown promise to help with some ADHD symptoms.
That being said, if you suspect you or your child has ADD or ADHD, your first step should be to consult with a doctor. You should also share your decision to try neurofeedback training as a complimentary therapy with your doctor.

How long does neurofeedback last?

Neurofeedback results tend to be different for each individual, but they can be long lasting with the right approach to training. Consistent training sessions upfront can help result last longer too.

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