Long-term effects of neurofeedback treatment in autism

Kouijzer, Mirjam E.J.; Moor, J.M.H. de; Gerrits, Berrie J.L.; Buitelaar, Jan K.; Schie, Hein T. van

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2008.10.003

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“…This protocol was developed after the finding that 85 to 90% of the individuals with ADHD have elevated theta power and reduced beta power over frontal and central, midline cortical regions of the brain (Monastra et al, 2005). Although the theta/beta protocol was originally applied to individuals with ADHD, this neurofeedback protocol has also been applied successfully to individuals with autism (Jarusiewicz, 2002;Kouijzer et al, 2009b;Scolnick, 2005;Sichel, Fehmi, & Goldstein, 1995;Thompson, Thompson, & Reid, 2010). After a treatment plan has been established, the actual neurofeedback treatment may commence.…”

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“…Response rates of neurofeedback in individuals with autism have been reported to vary between 54 and 76% (Coben & Padolsky, 2007;Kouijzer et al, 2009b;Kouijzer et al, 2010;Kouijzer et al, under review). This means that in more than half of the clients with autism who participated in a scientific study, EEG activity was successfully changed over the course of the neurofeedback treatment.…”

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“…(Scolnick, 2005;Sichel, Fehmi, & Goldstein, 1995;Thompson, Thompson, & Reid, 2010), whereas other studies compared a group of participants that had neurofeedback with a group of participants that had no neurofeedback or another treatment (Coben & Padolsky, 2007;Jarusiewicz, 2002;Kouijzer et al, 2009b;Kouijzer et al, 2010;Kouijzer et al, under review). Furthermore, in all studies to date, the participants were either children or adolescents.…”

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“…In terms of the autistic spectrum, most studies included participants with a diagnosis autism, Asperger syndrome or PDD-NOS. One study focused on participants with PDD-NOS only (Kouijzer et al, 2009b), whereas two other studies mainly included individuals with Asperger syndrome (Scolnick, 2005;Thompson, Thompson, & Reid, 2010). This paragraph will provide a detailed description of the outcomes of studies investigating the effects of neurofeedback with a consecutive focus on (1) behavioral symptoms as reported by parents and teachers, (2) cognitive functions, and (3) the EEG.…”

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“…NFB training in ASD with theta suppression and SMR enhancement were reported to induce positive short-and long-term effects on executive functions, social interaction, and communication skills (Kouijzer, de Moor, Gerrits, Buitelaar, & van Schie, 2009;Kouijzer, de Moor, Gerrits, Congedo, & van Schie, 2009). Enhancement of SMR is reported to improve response inhibition and promote synchronization by regulating the sensorimotor system (Gruzelier & Egner, 2005), while suppression of theta is reported to promote more flexible functioning of the brain by activating the default mode network (Kouijzer, de Moor, Gerrits, Buitelaar, & van Schie, 2009). …”

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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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2014

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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have been defined as developmental disorders characterized by abnormalities in social interaction, communication skills, and behavioral flexibility (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). Although no evidence-based cure exists for ASD, psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions can improve the quality of life of children with ASD and their families. Psychosocial interventions in ASD include behavioral therapy, social skills training, and parental interventions. In general, psychosocial interventions appear to have limited effect sizes and maintenance of results over time. Recent research suggests that of all psychosocial interventions, intensive one-to-one behavioral therapy of at least 20 h per week at an early age is most effective (van Engeland & Buitelaar, 2008). Pharmacologic interventions such as atypical antipsychotics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and stimulants do no affect the core symptoms of ASD, but may be components of a comprehensive treatment program in temporarily reducing additional problem behavior. Both psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions provide no curative solution for the treatment of ASD, but might offer benefits for relieving ASD symptoms.A relatively new form of treatment for ASD is neurofeedback. The goal of neurofeedback is to influence or change abnormal oscillatory activity by making clients aware of this activity and reward the inhibition or enhancement of desired oscillatory activity. In 2002, Jarusiewicz started research on the effects of neurofeedback in children with autism. She found a 26% decline in autistic behavior as reported by parents in 12 autistic children after inhibiting theta power and enhancing low beta power, compared to a 3% decline in a matched waiting list control group. Coben and Padolsky (2007) extended this Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders xxx (2009) xxx-xxx

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Long-term effects of neurofeedback treatment in autism

Cited by 88 publications

References 11 publications

Neurofeedback Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders – Scientific Foundations and Clinical Practice

Neurofeedback Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders – Scientific Foundations and Clinical Practice

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

Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders

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