EEG Biofeedback for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder and Specific Learning Disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, (ADHD) is characterized by impulsivity, hyperactivity, and distractibility. These symptoms may be present in varying degrees. For example, hyperactivity may not necessarily be obtrusive in order to diagnose the condition. ADHD is not a disease. There is no single diagnostic test. It is diagnosed by assessment of its severity with rating scales. ADHD is generally an inherited disorder which can be exacerbated by minor traumatic brain injury, including birth injury, and also by emotional trauma, dietary factors, and sleep deprivation. Specific learning disabilities (LD) are correlated with ADHD, but are distinguishable from it. They are discernible deficits in sensory perception, in certain mental processing tasks, and in output functions such as speech. Whereas medical management of ADHD is now standard, and very helpful, such intervention has not been shown to help specific learning disabilities or academic skills disorders.