Announcing a Complementary
Procedure to Assist
Children with Autism

Autism is a developmental disorder of the brain that produces diminished communication ability and social interaction as well as impaired and repetitious behavior. Although the causes of autism are not well understood, one thing is clear:

Autism Reflects Problems
in Brain Function

Some theories teach that autism involves a strong genetic component. Others contend that toxic environmental hazards such as vaccinations or chemicals such as solvents or pesticides trigger neurological dysfunction. Whatever the cause, however, people with autism suffer from brain impairments that compromise sensory, social, and executive function.

The study below indicates that autism reflects disturbed sensory and information processing in the brain:

RESEARCH REPORT #1: Research with 56 high-functioning children with autism provided evidence for selective difficulties in reasoning for tasks requiring a high degree of information integration. An abstract of this research can be found by clicking on the link below. The full research article is more technical and can be purchased at the same site.

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The formal publication reference for this paper is:

Williams, D.L., Goldstein, G., Minshew, N.J. (2006). Neuropsychologic Functioning in Children with Autism: Further Evidence for Disordered Complex Information-Processing. Child Neuropsychology, 12 (4-5): 279-98.

People with autistic spectrum disorder suffer from impaired reactivity along the cingulate cortex of the brain. This interferes with appropriate self-awareness, the basis of all complex social interaction.

RESEARCH REPORT #2: Imagining oneself performing a specific action creates unique electrical patterns along the cingulate cortex of the brain. A similar response normally occurs when deciding to execute that same action in a game with a human partner. This response is impaired in people with high-functioning autism. An abstract of this research can be found by clicking on the link below. The full research article is more technical and can be purchased at the same site.

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The formal publication reference for this paper is:

Chiu, P.H., Kayali, M.A., Kishida, K.T. et al. (2008). Self Responses Along Cingulate Cortex Reveal Quantitative Neural Phenotype for High-Functioning Autism. Neuron, 57 (3): 463-73.

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Improving Brain Function
Reduces Symptoms of Autism

Since autism reflects a dysfunctional brain, improving brain function reduces autistic symptoms. A limited number of group and case studies have demonstrated that neurofeedback may assist in reducing symptoms and behaviors of autism.

RESEARCH REPORT #3: Twelve autistic children who received neurofeedback training reduced autistic sypmtoms by 26% compared to control children (3% reduction). The original brief, scientific article can be found on page "8 of 9" in the pdf window that opens upon clicking the link below:

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The formal publication reference for this paper is:

Jarusiewicz, B. (2002). Efficacy of neurofeedback for children in the autistic spectrum: A pilot study. Journal of Neurotherapy, 6(4), 39-49.

Research suggests that both direct measures of brain activity and behavior may show improvements due to training.

RESEARCH REPORT #4: Five boys with Asperger's syndrome who completed 24 sessions of neurofeedback training trended towards normalization of their quantitative EEG though this trend did not achieve statistical significance. Parents and teachers also judged their behavior as improved. An abstract of this study can be found by clicking on the link below:

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The formal publication reference for this paper is:

Scolnick, B. (2005). Effects of electroencephalogram biofeedback with Asperger's syndrome. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 28(2), 159-163.

Neurofeedback training for autism should be considered experimental at the present time. It should also be considered as one component of a larger treatment program and not curative.

To discuss whether or not neurofeedback may be an appropriate intervention for your loved one with autism, call (714) 985-4700 now to schedule a FREE phone consultation.

Sometimes Dramatic Results Do Occur

Case studies exist that show dramatic changes in children with autism through neurofeedback training. Although such studies cannot be considered normative, it is still important to review such cases because they may encourage help for children who might otherwise remain unchanged.

Neurofeedback: A Mother's Story

A young boy exhibiting echolalia, impoverished social interaction, and limited executive function failed to improve until he started neurofeedback training. After 80 training sessions, this boy showed much improved speech and social connectedness. After over 400 sessions, this child appeared virtually normal by any reasonable, observable criteria. A 15-minute video documents his progress.

The video referenced above is available for private showing at The Anxiety & Stress Center.

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