Tuesday, 19 January 2010
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Neurotherapy and Autism
From: Dr. Chun WongWhen the devastating news is delivered to a parent that their child has Autism, one of the first questions asked is “what do we do?”. One of the first things some doctors do is write a prescription for a medication. While there is no cure for Autism, and there is no medication that specifically treats Autism itself, there are medications that can treat some of the symptoms of autism; depression, mood swings, obsessive compulsive behaviors, and hyperactivity. A lot of these medications of side effects themselves, so one is left with the thought “is this really worth it?” Though not often spoken about, there are other effective treatments available.
There is a non-medicinal, non-invasive, effective and safe option available. The option is Neurotherapy.
What is Neurotherapy?
Neurotherapy, also called Neuro Feedback Training or Brainwave Biofeedback, is used to attempt to change the dysfunctional brainwave patterns of the autistic child towards normal. Research and clinical practice indicates that this approach can improve cognitive deficits, concentration, impulse control, depression, anxiety and seizure disorders. Neurotherapy is only used with high functioning children with Autism to improve attention deficits and Learning difficulties. (via)
How does Neurotherapy Work?
Neurotherapy can be compared to Physical Therapy for the brain. Typically, sensors are placed on the scalp and on each ear. Then, high-tech computer screens display brain waves within seconds of them occuring. Usually we cannot control our brainwaves, but when we are able to see them, it makes us more conscious of them. With practice it becomes commonplace to be able to control one’s brainwaves into a healthier pattern.
Is Neurotherapy Effective?
As with anything, you have to look at it on a case by case basis. Because it is specifically targeting the symptoms of Learning Disabilities and attention deficits, it is used with High Functioning Autism patients. In 2009 in collaboration with researchers from Tübingen University (Germany), Radboud University (Nijmegen, the Netherlands), Brainclinics and EEG Resource Institute a meta-analysis was conducted on published research about Neurofeedback treatment in ADHD which concluded that neurofeedback is an ‘Evidence-Based’ treatment for ADHD.
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- From: newautismcure
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- About Me: My name is Dr Chun Wong and I have been a practicing physician since 2000 and am a Naturopath, Chiropractic Internist and a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I practice natural healthcare in Illinois and specialize in chronic pain and pediatric conditions, including autism. My training, research and the fact that I used to be a nutritionist, mean that I am extremely familiar with the biomedical approach to Autism. I do not visit this site very often and so I cannot answer your questions, however, if you go to my original website (see below) you could email me for any concerns/questions. Autisable.com do not pay me and I do not pay them for any endorsement as we have a mutual agreement to share my information with the readers. Of course, in my website I am selling services and products so that I can keep running the site to disseminate more useful information. If you do not like what I do, please do not vist my site. You could reach me at NewAutismCure.com
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Thank you for sharing this information. Would you be willing to do an email interview about this treatment for my column... National Special Needs Kids Examiner (www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner )
Thanks :)
I note that your site is commercial, so I was just wondering how much you charged for this therapy?
For some autistic children neurotherapy can be quite difficult to accomplish due to their lack of attention. Then a more passive method may be more appropriate, such as sound therapy.
Dr. Alfred Tomatis, a French
otolaryngologist, is recognised as the modern day originator of sound therapy. In the early 1950's he developed an effective
therapy method using altered music to treat conditions such as
auditory processing disorder, dyslexia, attention deficit disorder
and autism. Another French doctor, Dr. Guy Bérard, developed a
similar method, Auditory Integration Training (AIT), which has found
many followers in the USA. From personal experience I know that many
clients report improvements in understanding, speech, balance,
behaviour and emotional well-being after just two or three weeks of
daily sound therapy.
Sensory Activation Solutions (SAS) is
an organisation with Centres in the U.K. and Turkey that provides a
unique service for children and adults that face learning or
developmental difficulties. When the established educational,
psychological or medical services fail to provide adequate support,
the SAS methodology often can provide practical solutions that result
in noticeable improvements in daily life.
You may be interested to check out
their Free Sound Therapy Home Programme. Their Auditory Activation
Method builds on the pioneering work of Dr. Tomatis and Dr. Bérard
and has been specifically developed with the aim to improve sensory
processing, interhemispheric integration and cognitive functioning.
It has helped many children and adults with a wide range of
difficulties, ranging from dyslexia and attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorder to sensory processing disorders and
autism. It is not a cure or medical intervention, but a structured
training programme that can help alleviate some of the debilitating
effects that these conditions can have on speech and physical
ability, daily behaviour, emotional well-being and educational or
work performance.
There is no catch, it's absolutely free
and most importantly often effective. Check it out at:
http://www.sascentre.com/uk/uk_free.html.
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