Guest guest Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hi Leanne, We've seen some great gains with neurofeedback. With autism there can be significant differences in brainwave activity, particularly slow moving brainwaves called delta and theta (1-8 Hz). One of the classic brainwave symptoms of autism is a dramatic slowing in the frontal lobes of the brain. The frontal lobes of the brain should be dominant with a faster moving brainwave frequency known as Beta-1 or Low Beta (13-24Hz.). Using neurofeedback, brainwave frequency in my daughter's frontal lobes has significantly increased, and she is demonstrating better abstract reasoning and external critical thinking, and she has much better focus and is less restless and agitated. > Hi Everyone, > Has anyone tried biofeedback with your daughter? Did it help? > How about hyperbarics? > I have read some good things about biofeedback, I'm just wondering if > anyone has had success with it? > TIA for your help! > Leanne > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Not to sound utterly dim, but could someone explain hyperbarics to me? I do not quite get what it is. --Larissa > Hi Leanne, > > We've seen some great gains with neurofeedback. With autism there > can be significant differences in brainwave activity, particularly > slow moving brainwaves called delta and theta (1-8 Hz). One of the > classic brainwave symptoms of autism is a dramatic slowing in the > frontal lobes of the brain. The frontal lobes of the brain should be > dominant with a faster moving brainwave frequency known as Beta-1 or > Low Beta (13-24Hz.). Using neurofeedback, brainwave frequency in my > daughter's frontal lobes has significantly increased, and she is > demonstrating better abstract reasoning and external critical > thinking, and she has much better focus and is less restless and > agitated. > > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Has anyone tried biofeedback with your daughter? Did it help? > > How about hyperbarics? > > I have read some good things about biofeedback, I'm just > wondering if > > anyone has had success with it? > > TIA for your help! > > Leanne > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hi Larissa, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) helps increase cerebral blood flow in order to deliver oxygen to areas of the brain which are deficient. It involves using a hyperbaric chamber to expose the body to increased pressure. A pressurized environment allows a greater amount of oxygen to be dissolved into blood plasma. The increased blood flow and oxygen gradually stimulate cerebral tissues and aid in recovery of dormant neurons. HBOT also reduces excess fluids and swelling of brain tissues which increases neurological functioning. It is often used in conjunction with heavy metal detox , particularly mercury, as it assists in the metabolism of heavy metals removal and helps support the body during the detox process. > Not to sound utterly dim, but could someone explain hyperbarics to > me? I do not quite get what it is. > > --Larissa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 This may also be useful: http://www.icdrc.org/documents/Mitoandautism2008.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thank you! > Hi Larissa, > > Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) helps increase cerebral blood flow > in order to deliver oxygen to areas of the brain which are > deficient. It involves using a hyperbaric chamber to expose the body > to increased pressure. A pressurized environment allows a greater > amount of oxygen to be dissolved into blood plasma. The increased > blood flow and oxygen gradually stimulate cerebral tissues and aid in > recovery of dormant neurons. HBOT also reduces excess fluids and > swelling of brain tissues which increases neurological functioning. > It is often used in conjunction with heavy metal detox , particularly > mercury, as it assists in the metabolism of heavy metals removal and > helps support the body during the detox process. > > > > > > > Not to sound utterly dim, but could someone explain hyperbarics to > > me? I do not quite get what it is. > > > > --Larissa > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 We did neurobiofeedback twice with the QEEG done prior & we saw no improvements on Kim. We even bought a unit to use at home, but we were never very consistent in it's use & it's still sitting around the house somewhere. I've heard that you really don't need the QEEG done & that it's just a moneymaker for the provider. Marie > Hi Everyone, > Has anyone tried biofeedback with your daughter? Did it help? > How about hyperbarics? > I have read some good things about biofeedback, I'm just wondering if > anyone has had success with it? > TIA for your help! > Leanne > > > ------------------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe@...! Groups Links > > > > -- Marie A. (mom to Kim, 16yo, Leap Year baby & Becky, a senior & gets the best sibling award) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks, . My daughter had an eeg today and in a couple of weeks, the results will be back and a treatment plan in place. I'm glad your daughter had good results--I'm hoping for the same with my daughter! Leanne - In Autism_in_Girls , cathylynn2 wrote: > > Hi Leanne, > > We've seen some great gains with neurofeedback. With autism there > can be significant differences in brainwave activity, particularly > slow moving brainwaves called delta and theta (1-8 Hz). One of the > classic brainwave symptoms of autism is a dramatic slowing in the > frontal lobes of the brain. The frontal lobes of the brain should be > dominant with a faster moving brainwave frequency known as Beta-1 or > Low Beta (13-24Hz.). Using neurofeedback, brainwave frequency in my > daughter's frontal lobes has significantly increased, and she is > demonstrating better abstract reasoning and external critical > thinking, and she has much better focus and is less restless and > agitated. > > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Has anyone tried biofeedback with your daughter? Did it help? > > How about hyperbarics? > > I have read some good things about biofeedback, I'm just wondering if > > anyone has had success with it? > > TIA for your help! > > Leanne > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks, . My daughter had an eeg today and in a couple of weeks, the results will be back and a treatment plan in place. I'm glad your daughter had good results--I'm hoping for the same with my daughter! Leanne - In Autism_in_Girls , cathylynn2 wrote: > > Hi Leanne, > > We've seen some great gains with neurofeedback. With autism there > can be significant differences in brainwave activity, particularly > slow moving brainwaves called delta and theta (1-8 Hz). One of the > classic brainwave symptoms of autism is a dramatic slowing in the > frontal lobes of the brain. The frontal lobes of the brain should be > dominant with a faster moving brainwave frequency known as Beta-1 or > Low Beta (13-24Hz.). Using neurofeedback, brainwave frequency in my > daughter's frontal lobes has significantly increased, and she is > demonstrating better abstract reasoning and external critical > thinking, and she has much better focus and is less restless and > agitated. > > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Has anyone tried biofeedback with your daughter? Did it help? > > How about hyperbarics? > > I have read some good things about biofeedback, I'm just wondering if > > anyone has had success with it? > > TIA for your help! > > Leanne > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks, . My daughter had an eeg today and in a couple of weeks, the results will be back and a treatment plan in place. I'm glad your daughter had good results--I'm hoping for the same with my daughter! Leanne - In Autism_in_Girls , cathylynn2 wrote: > > Hi Leanne, > > We've seen some great gains with neurofeedback. With autism there > can be significant differences in brainwave activity, particularly > slow moving brainwaves called delta and theta (1-8 Hz). One of the > classic brainwave symptoms of autism is a dramatic slowing in the > frontal lobes of the brain. The frontal lobes of the brain should be > dominant with a faster moving brainwave frequency known as Beta-1 or > Low Beta (13-24Hz.). Using neurofeedback, brainwave frequency in my > daughter's frontal lobes has significantly increased, and she is > demonstrating better abstract reasoning and external critical > thinking, and she has much better focus and is less restless and > agitated. > > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Has anyone tried biofeedback with your daughter? Did it help? > > How about hyperbarics? > > I have read some good things about biofeedback, I'm just wondering if > > anyone has had success with it? > > TIA for your help! > > Leanne > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I used biofeedback at one point in my life for panic attacks. It didn't help me at all. I'm glad your friend's kids are responding to it. You can certainly try it. ) But, the only proven treatment to work for OCD is CBT/ERP (cognitive behavioral therapy /exposure and response prevention). We tried many things until we found CBT/ERP. None of them worked for our son. BJ > > Does anyone have experience or knowledge (including anecdotal knowledge) of biofeedback as a treatment for OCD? I have always thought it seemed promising, though I haven't read much about it in recent years. A practitioner recently moved to our area. I e-mailed him, but we haven't talked yet. Naturally, I want to ask him about his experience with severe OCD. But I want to ask around and do some research on my own first. > > A friend is seeing him with her two kids, one with an affective disorder and OCD, the other with Asperger's and mild OCD. Though I don't know the details yet, I am already impressed with the results. > > Any thoughts and opinions are welcome! > > Steph > 17 y/o DD with OCD, anxiety/depression, Asperger's, and NVLD > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I agree with BJ, go ahead and try it, see how your child responds. But CBT with ERP is still needed too with OCD. It may help with some things that you/she aren't even aware of as a problem, other areas, you never know! One similar example, cranial sacral therapy. An occupational therapist used it on a few times, he was always fine right after, but later the same day his OCD would come on severely so I had her stop it. Others who have tried it, with child who has OCD, didn't get that reaction in their child. Wasn't a cure for OCD, but I think some felt there were benefits with it. (It's used for stress/tension and other things) If you do try it, will be interested to hear about it, > > I used biofeedback at one point in my life for panic attacks. It didn't help me at all. > > I'm glad your friend's kids are responding to it. > > You can certainly try it. ) But, the only proven treatment to work for OCD is CBT/ERP (cognitive behavioral therapy /exposure and response prevention). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks, Chris! S > > I agree with BJ, go ahead and try it, see how your child responds. But CBT with ERP is still needed too with OCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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