The Effect of Neurofeedback on Brain Waves in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Authors

  • Firozeh Sajedi Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Masoud Gharib Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Robab Teymori Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Roshanak Vameghi Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Sahel Hemmati Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:

Objectives: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopment syndromes with impairments in social communications and restrictive or repetitive behaviors. Neurofeedback is a new method that may regulate neuro and metabolic function in brain. This study is semi-experimental, with pre and post test.  Methods: In 26 children with ASD, 40 sessions of Neurofeedback were done. Brain waves were recorded before and after intervention by EEG/ERP 19 channels.  Results: The average of Theta (low frequency) power decreased, but there was no difference in the Gamma of Gamma waves (High frequency).  Discussion: Our findings showed that the implementation of Neurofeedback sessions improved Theta, which leads to better social communication.

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volume 14  issue None

pages  133- 138

publication date 2016-09

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