DYSLEXIA TREATMENT

WHAT IS DYSLEXIA?

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities, which affects areas of the brain that process language. People with dyslexia have difficulty reading and writing, which results from challenges identifying speech sounds, letters, and words.

Early intervention is crucial to prevent long-term academic and psychological harm. Without proper support, children and adults can suffer academically and in their professional lives, have difficulty communicating, and develop poor self-esteem.

With proper support, most children with dyslexia can succeed in school. Academic accommodations for testing, specialized reading/writing tutoring, and emotional support can help dyslexic children develop academic skills and a positive sense of self.

Dyslexia Symptoms:

  • Confusion of similar letters or speech sounds

  • Difficulty reading and writing

  • Delayed speech development

  • Poor handwriting

  • Spelling mistakes

  • Visual disturbances when reading

We offer the most comprehensive brain mapping assessments in order to identify dyslexia and distinguish it from other types of learning disabilities. Research has found that people with dyslexia have different brain structure and activity, and we can identify these differences in our brain mapping. Most notably, children and adults with dyslexia show under-activation of the temporal, parietal, and fusiform regions of the left hemisphere (regions associated with language and reading). By targeting these areas through neurofeedback, we can encourage individuals to build and strengthen new neural pathways in this region. This technique has been shown to improve phonological awareness, spelling, attention switching, and response inhibition in individuals with dyslexia.

Improving Dyslexia with Neurofeedback

How does Neurofeedback work?

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    1. Brain map

    Brainwave assessment identifies imbalances and helps to create a personalized treatment plan.

  • Neurofeedback setup

    2. Treatment setup

    Non-invasive sensors and headphones are placed on your head and the treatment session begins.

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    3. Brain activation

    Software translates your brainwave data and stops or starts audio/visual media based on your brain activity.

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    4. Conditioning

    In response to the audio/visual feedback, your brain adapts and learns to regulate your brainwaves and build new, healthy neural pathways.

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    5. Brain Training

    Over time with continuous brain training, healthy brain activity in target regions increases, and symptom-associated activity decreases.

3 steps away from getting help

  • Step 1: Schedule a consult

    Complete the simple form on the bottom of this page or call us directly (212) 877-2130 for questions or to schedule.

  • Step 2: Intake, Assessment and Brain map

    You can share your mental issues in the intake and we schedule the brain- and neurocognitive assessment. A complete Brain map is part of the personalized treatment plan

  • Step 3: Start program and expect noticeable results

    During the training program you will experience results within a few sessions. Personalized brain training can quickly improve the quality of life with long lasting results.

Related Research

Does it help to train attention in dyslexic children: Pilot case studies with a ten-session neurofeedback program. Click here

The effectiveness of neurofeedback training on EEG coherence and neuropsychological functions in children with reading disability. Click here

Using Neurofeedback to Restore Inter-Hemispheric Imbalance: A Study Protocol for Adults With Dyslexia. Click here