Assessment-Guided Neurofeedback for Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Coben, Robert; Padolsky, Ilean

doi:10.1300/j184v11n01_02

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“…These changes were evident across frontal, temporal, and limbic regions. The results of the current study also support and expand upon the findings found previously (Coben & Padolsky, 2007). In our earlier study, we achieved an 89% success rate that was coupled with a 40% reduction in core ASD symptoms.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…In our previous study (Coben & Padolsky, 2007), we presented evidence supporting the efficacy of connectivity-guided EEG biofeedback for ASD. Parental judgment of clinical improvement was positive in 89% (33 of 37 subjects) of the experimental group.…”

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confidence: 75%

“…Preliminary research suggests that EEG biofeedback may be an effective form of therapy for reducing autistic symptoms in children (Coben & Padolsky, 2007;Jarusiewicz, 2002). EEG biofeedback enables the clinician to train the brain to work in a new, more efficient way through the use of underlying operant conditioning paradigms.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Connectivity-Guided EEG Biofeedback for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence of Neurophysiological Changes

Coben¹,

Sherlin²,

Hudspeth³

et al. 2014

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Recent studies have linked neural coherence deficits with impairments associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The current study tested the hypothesis that lowering neural hyperconnectivity would lead to decreases in autistic symptoms. Subjects underwent connectivity-guided EEG biofeedback, which has been previously found to enhance neuropsychological functioning and to lessen autistic symptoms. Significant reductions in neural coherence across frontotemporal regions and source localized power changes were evident in frontal, temporal, and limbic regions following this treatment. Concurrently, there were significant improvements on objective neuropsychological tests and parents reported positive gains (decreases in symptoms) following the treatment. These findings further validate EEG biofeedback as a therapeutic modality for autistic children and suggest that changes in coherence anomalies may be related to the mechanism of action.

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confidence: 75%

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Connectivity-Guided EEG Biofeedback for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence of Neurophysiological Changes

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Hudspeth³

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“…The reliability and validity of quantitative EEG (qEEG) have been sufficiently assessed and confirmed (Thatcher, 2010). We have previously shown qEEG data to be useful in impacting outcome of NF intervention for children on the autistic spectrum (Coben & Myers, 2010;Coben & Padolsky, 2007). All EEG data was subjected to manual artifacting procedures conducted by a professional with more than 30 years' experience.…”

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Impact of Coherence Neurofeedback on Reading Delays in Learning Disabled Children: A Randomized Controlled Study

Coben¹,

Wright²,

Decker³

et al. 2015

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Introduction: Learning disabilities are a complex problem facing our society and educational system. Dyslexia, or reading disability, is one of the most common learning disabilities, impacting children and adults adversely in a myriad of ways. Traditional programs designed to teach reading enhancement are largely ineffective or require intensive therapy over long periods of time. Method: Forty-two school-aged participants were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received qEEG-guided, individually tailored, twochannel coherence neurofeedback over the left hemisphere. This included two sessions per week for a total of 20 sessions. The control group received typical resource room instruction. All participants received pre-and post-educational measures focused on reading abilities. Results: Following the intervention period, the experimental group enhanced their reading scores, while the control group did not. Coherence neurofeedback led to an average enhancement of 1.2 grade levels in reading scores, but resource room instruction led to no such improvement at all. Conclusion: Coherence-based neurofeedback would appear to show promise and led to significant gains in reading that outpace those of traditional reading programs and most types of neurofeedback studied in the past. Future clinical and research work in this understudied area is recommended.

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“…This EEG signal is processed and compared to database of normal subjects in order to reveal a profile of abnormalities (Coben & Padolsky, 2007). Changes in EEG patterns as a result of NFB have been associated with regulation of cerebral blood flow, metabolism, and neurotransmitter function (Lubar, 1997).…”

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Safety and Feasibility of neurofeedback training (NFB) during sleep in uncooperative child with Autism: case report

Avirame

Nuss

Todder

2016

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Purpose: Neurofeedback (NFB) training has demonstrated significant potential in achieving symptoms reduction in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, children with low-functioning ASD are often uncooperative with the treatment. To evaluate whether NFB can eventually be administrated during sleep, a safety and feasibility pilot study was performed. Methods: A 9-year-old male patient diagnosed with ASD underwent NFB training for 30 min twice a week. This was operated at home during sleep by the parents. The NFB protocol aimed at increasing sensorimotor rhythm (SMR) while simultaneously decreasing theta activity over the sensorimotor strip. Results: NFB during sleep was feasible and did not yield adverse side effects. Parents reported improved behavioral and emotional symptoms and enhanced language development following NFB training. Subsequently, the patient could participate in regular sessions of NFB in wakefulness. Conclusion: Overall, parental reports suggest that applying NFB during sleep in low-functioning ASD is feasible and might offer promising therapeutic avenues.

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Assessment-Guided Neurofeedback for Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Cited by 101 publications

References 66 publications

Connectivity-Guided EEG Biofeedback for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence of Neurophysiological Changes

Connectivity-Guided EEG Biofeedback for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence of Neurophysiological Changes

Impact of Coherence Neurofeedback on Reading Delays in Learning Disabled Children: A Randomized Controlled Study

Safety and Feasibility of neurofeedback training (NFB) during sleep in uncooperative child with Autism: case report

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