The latest advances in natural adhd treatment in nashville

The Latest Advances in Natural ADHD Treatment in Nashville: Neurofeedback for Your Child There has been much controversy in recent decades related to the use of stimulant medication to treat children with ADHD. These medications offer poor long-term treatment for a disorder that must be addressed with long-term solutions since ADHD symptoms will become more prominent as your child grows and as academic and life demands become more challenging. In addition, stimulant medication (such as Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, among others) is known to have serious side effects, such as mood and appetite, as well as sleep disturbance.

When many of us think of a natural ADHD treatment, we may immediately think of herbs and supplements, but neurofeedback is a different version of a natural intervention that has scientific evidence supporting its efficacy. It is a results-oriented and effective ADHD treatment without medication.

Neurofeedback is a way of training the brain that results in increased focus and attention, two of the hallmark symptoms of ADHD and the symptoms that create some of the greatest consequences in your child’s school and home environment.

The neurofeedback process is a completely noninvasive and painless process whereby a kid’s neurofeedback/ADHD therapist assists your child by placing sensors in the cranial area. Your child is instructed to play a computer game while brainwaves are being recorded. The computer game is specifically designed to present certain scenarios that require your child to focus and sustain attention. When the sensors indicate that your child is focusing on a task, your child will hear a reward signal (or a particular sound).

With practice, this system teaches your child to distinguish between neutral moments versus moments of focus and concentration, ultimately teaching him/her how to self-

induce this response and control his/her own focus and attention. Results are truly amazing as your child essentially learns to self-regulate and monitor his/her own behavior.

Neurofeedback is no longer conducted in isolated laboratories or in select locations. The intervention can now be accessed at our Neurofeedback Center in Franklin, Tennessee.

We also have Adult Neurofeedback ADHD Training, which has helped many adults with the disorder monitor and regulate their attention and focus, benefiting their functioning in professional settings and numerous other areas.