LEARNING DISABILITIES TREATMENT

WHAT ARE LEARNING DISABILITIES?

Learning disabilities affect as many as 15% of otherwise able schoolchildren. While all children struggle with certain subjects, those who chronically have difficulty with academic and cognitive tasks could have a learning disability. This can manifest as difficulty mastering new concepts, communicating verbally/in writing, difficulty concentrating, or resistance/hostility towards academic activities.

Types of learning disabilities include dyslexia (difficulty with reading), dyscalculia (difficulty with math), dysgraphia (difficulty with writing), and auditory processing disorder (difficulty identifying speech sounds) among others. Without treatment, children with learning disabilities can quickly fall behind in school, which can have long-term impacts on academic and career success and self-esteem.

While causes are not well understood, research has shown abnormalities in brain regions associated with learning, memory, and sensory integration. Learning disabilities and their many symptoms are treatable, especially with early intervention. With the proper academic, social, and therapeutic support, learning disabled children can continue to succeed in all aspects of their lives.

Learning Disabilities Symptoms

  • Confusing numbers and letters

  • Difficulty reading and writing

  • Difficulty understanding and following instructions

  • Easily losing or misplacing items

  • Inability to sit still

  • Memory trouble

  • Poor coordination

Neurofeedback Treatment for Learning Disabilities

At Brain Resource Center, we can perform an evaluation and test your child to determine if a learning disability exists. We offer neurofeedback, which has been shown to be a significant tool for treating learning disabilities by retraining the brain to have better attention span and memory.  Other benefits of neurofeedback include reducing anxiety, which a child could feel as a result of their learning disability.  We also offer individual or family psychotherapy which focuses on techniques to improve communication, mood, and self-esteem.

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How does Neurofeedback work?

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    1. Brain map

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

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    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

 

Effectiveness of EEG-Biofeedback on Attentiveness, Working Memory and Quantitative Electroencephalography on Reading Disorder. Click Here

Neurofeedback for Elementary Students with Identified Learning Problems. Click Here

EEG and Behavioral Changes following Neurofeedback Treatment in Learning Disabled Children. Click Here