Autism: Crying, Laughter
From Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D. Question and Answer about Autism and Breakthroughs: “Question: My son is being treated for autism. Recently he is crying more than usual and seems shy around people. Histherapist says this is OK. Should I be concerned? Answer: When autistic.. read more →
Autism and Asperger’s
From: Biofeedback for the Brain By: Paul G. Swingle, Ph. D. “Q: What is the difference between Autism and Asperger’s? A: Both these conditions vary in symptoms and severity, so there can be some degree of overlap. However, one feature that often distinguishes the two conditions is that of.. read more →
Brain Injury and Neurofeedback Studies
FromBiodfeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D. “Some of the studies on the efficacy of neurotherapeutic treatment of brain injury have been encouraging. Jonathan Walker, a neurologist in private practice in Dallas, and his associates conducted a study of twenty-six patients with TBI treated with neurotherapy. Of these patients, 88 percent.. read more →
Obsessive Compulsive and Neurofeedback
From: Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D. “The ratio of particular importance at the frontal midline is the HF/beta ratio. The normal range has been found to be between 0.45 and 0.55. Values much above this range indicate obsessive, compulsive, inflexible, and highly repetitive behaviors. Values below this range are.. read more →
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurofeedback
From Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D. ” TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: Neurotherapy (Neurofeedback) can be considerable benefit in the treatment of mild TBI. . . . .the full brain map is analyzed for high theta/beta and delta/beta ratios. An injury sustained in an automobile accident in which the person struck the.. read more →
Do Neurofeedback Benefits Last?
From Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D.”FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q: I have heard when you stop taking antidepressant medications, the problems return. Is this also true of neurotherapy (neurofeedback)? A: Once neurotherapy fixes a brainwave anomaly, it’s fixed. Relapses are rare provided the brain changes have been stabilized.” pg. 167. read more →
Anti Depressant Medications and Neurofeedback
From Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D. “Question and Answer on Depression Medications’ Cessation and Neurofeedback Q: My antidepressant medication really works for me. Why should I stop? A: You should stop for the same reasons alcoholics should stop burying their feelings in booze. Long-term drug effects are problematical;.. read more →
Depression and Neurological Patterns
From Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D. “Neurological patterns associated with depression, are inequality of frontal-lobe activity, deficiency of slow-wave activity (theta) or excessive fast-wave activity (beta) in the occipital (back) region of the brain, and deficiency in the 13-15 Hz activity (SMR) over the sensory motor cortex. Whether these conditions.. read more →
Neurotherapy (Neurofeedback) Primary Treatment Option
From Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D. “Neurofeedback has a broad reach. It is evolving into a primary-care alternative to prescription drugs for many disorders. Rather than sedating overactive children or forgetful seniors, neurotherapy changes the neuro-physiological bases of the problem. When administered by licensed and well-trained professionals, neurotheray has no.. read more →
Bipolar Depression and Neurofeedback
From: Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D. “FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION Q: I have bipolar depression. Can neurotherapy help? A: Typically with bipolar clients, I find problems in the frontal lobes and usually a slow-frequency deficiency in the back of the brain. With multiple problematical areas to be corrected,.. read more →