From Getting Rid of Ritalin

Robert W. Hill, Ph.D. and Eduardo Castro, M.D.

     “The recognized experts in the ADD field today are little more than exceedingly precise describers of the syndrome.  They are very good at describing the problem; but beyond Ritalin and other medications, psychotherapy, and support groups, they have little to offer to successfully treat this syndrome.  In contrast with this norm, we are not reluctant to address the brain-injury component of ADD, even though there are not many practitioners who offer a treatment that effectively addresses this component.  We do, in neurofeedback.     Neurofeedback is effective in 70 to 80 percent of those who receive this treatment.  Not only does attention improve, but the associated behaviors usually resolve as well.  Children typically sleep better, have less anxiety and depression, experience diminished learning difficulties, and are less aggressive.  With neurofeedback, interactions with others improve, patients generally  act more appropriately in social situations, and self esteem grow..  If safety and efficacy are too be used to determine treatment, neurofeedback should be the treatment of choice for the entire cluster of problems.” p. xi.