Theresa, not her real name, a young college student from Hamilton Township suffered from seizure disorder from childhood. Theresa first came to treatment as a high school student where she experienced frequent seizures, but medication was not always helpful. She also reported issues with Attention Deficit Disorder, depression and anxiety.
When in class she was often distracted by absent seizures where she would mentally blank out causing her to miss information or lose her place with lessons. Theresa struggled with many aspects of her academic life because of her seizures despite the many medications.
A quantitative electroencephalogram (Qeeg) was administered as part of her intake program. This provided a brain map of specific sites on her brain and the brainwaves that were produced. From that information it was possible to detect the seizure waves and their origin. A treatment plan was developed that inhibited the problem brainwaves while reinforcing the positive waves. Gradually her seizures became less frequent and over time as the positive waves overrode the seizure waves, her doctor was able to reduce her medication.
Theresa finished high school successfully and gradually became more independent with her life. She completed the community college program successfully and transferred to a four-year college to finalize her studies in a program of her choosing. She is seizure free and is now beginning to function more independently at college enjoying the activities of a successful college student. Her life is more fulfilling for her.
On re-evaluation, her Qeeg showed progress with still some evidence of seizure activity requiring reduced levels of seizure medicine. Her functional skills have greatly improved, and her life is much more fulfilling for her as a young lady as she progresses on her road to independence.
Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback that rewards positive brainwaves and inhibits undesirable waves. Gradually the brain learns to produce more positive waves resulting in cognitive, behavioral and emotional improvements.
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