A Case Study in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An Innovative Neurofeedback-Based Approach

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• Growing interest in evaluating cortical activation for ADHD interventions.
• Neurofeedback is an emerging therapeutic approach for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Observation:

• A case study involving a 10-year-old girl with predominantly inattentive ADHD.
• Monopolar electroencephalogram (EEG) recording (MiniQ) was used for brain mapping.
• A total of 75 neurofeedback training sessions were conducted.

Findings:

• Post-treatment assessment revealed benefits in beta wave activity, associated with concentration.
• The theta/beta ratio also showed improvement, indicating better attentional regulation.
• No significant changes were observed in the theta wave, linked to drowsiness and distraction.

Implications:

• EEG-based neurofeedback may be a beneficial tool for ADHD evaluation and treatment.
• This approach offers potential for improving cognitive functions in children with ADHD.
• Further research into neurofeedback's efficacy in ADHD is warranted.