Neurotherapy

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Neurotherapy is used to help balance the brain so it will work more efficiently.

I was drawn to it because they first do a full assessment including a QEEG to

see how well the brain is functioning now. Then they are able to use that data

to develop an individual treatment plan based on the assessment.

Treatment looks different based on your assessment results. For my son, the

majority of his treatment is watching videos on a computer while listening to

modulated music in earphones. " electrodes " are attached to his head which

gather data on his brain activity. It affects how the video behaves on the

screen. He learns to self-correct using that information. I believe the

electrodes also send some signals that train the brain as well.

I have seen very good results with this treatment for my autistic son who had

severe aggression and SIB. Other treatments have been important as well but

this is the one that stabilized his behavior and increased his availability for

learning. People are continually commenting on how " he's like a different kid " .

And they mean it as a huge compliment. Needless to say my life has improved as

well. I'm not holding him down, he's excelling at school, he goes to sleep

pretty well, etc etc.

Do some searches for neurofeedback and autism. Our doctor is associated with

Crossroads Institute. http://www.crossroadsinstitute.org/home.html

They are not a perfect organization (a bit disorganized and very expensive).

But their success with autistic kids is pretty impressive. Maybe there's other

groups that do this too? I really want to get the word out on this. My son was

a poor responder to so many treatments (meds, GFCF, etc) but neurotherapy (and

ABA) really worked.

Jill