The Science Behind Neurofeedback for ADHD: A Breakthrough in Brain Training
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions worldwide, often leading to challenges with attention, impulse control, and behavior regulation. While medications like stimulants have been widely used, an innovative, non-drug therapy — neurofeedback — is emerging as a powerful alternative, backed by growing scientific evidence. We offer Neurofeedback in Vancouver for Children with symptoms of ADHD. What…
Nourishing the Mind—The Gut-Brain Connection and Its Impact on ADHD Symptoms
For children with ADHD symptoms, the struggle to focus and regulate emotions often feels like a battle fought entirely in the brain. But what if the root of that battle lies deeper—in the body itself? Science has proven a powerful link between the gut and the brain, showing how what we eat, how we digest,…
Breaking Through the Fog—How Neurofeedback Helps Kids with ADHD Symptoms Regain Focus
If you’ve ever watched your child struggle to complete their homework, drifting between frustration and defeat, you know how focus challenges can take a toll. For kids with ADHD symptoms, tasks like sitting still, staying attentive, or following through on assignments can feel overwhelming—like trying to hold onto a handful of sand. What’s worse, these…
The Unseen Divide—How Learned Helplessness Strains Family Bonds
Picture this: You’re sitting at the dinner table, trying to connect with your child after a long day. You ask about their homework or how school went. Instead of a conversation, you’re met with a wall of silence—or worse, an explosion of anger. “Why are you always on my case?” they yell, slamming their fork…
The Hidden Struggle—How Learned Helplessness Affects Kids with ADHD Symptoms
Imagine a child staring at their math homework, pencil frozen in hand. Their face shows a mix of frustration and fear. After a few moments, they push the paper away, muttering, “I just can’t do it.” It’s not that they don’t want to succeed—they’ve simply stopped believing it’s possible. This is learned helplessness, a silent,…
How Parents Can Use Neurofeedback to Address Challenges in Deductive Reasoning in Teens with ADHD
What is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback, a form of biofeedback that focuses on brain activity, has shown potential in improving various cognitive functions in individuals with ADHD. It involves training individuals to regulate their brain activity through real-time feedback. Some studies have found positive effects of neurofeedback on attention, impulse control, and executive functions in children with…
Strategies to Help Teens With ADHD Develop Better Deductive Reasoning Skills
Concerns with lagging in deductive reasoning – Teachers or parents may be frustrated with the child being ‘unmotivated’ or ‘lazy.’ In reality, they may be working hard but struggling due to their cognitive challenges. Your child might be struggling with deductive reasoning if: This continued misunderstanding of the child may lead to: Parents or teachers…
What is Visuospatial Processing and How Might it be Impacting My Child with ADHD?
As the parent of a teen who is struggling academically due to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you may be wondering: how can I best help my child? An often overlooked but vital factor in academic success, visuospatial processing plays an important role in your teenager’s ability to learn. In this article, we’ll explore what…
How Neurocognitive Training Can Help Teens with ADHD
For parents of children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it can be difficult to see their child struggle academically or socially. While these situations are never easy, there is hope! Studies have shown that Neurocognitive training can help teens with ADHD improve attention, memory, and executive functions, which can ultimately lead to…
How Can I Help My Teen with ADHD Overcome Their Negative Self Talk?
ADHD can be a difficult condition to navigate, both for the teens dealing directly with it and their parents who want to help in any way that they can. One of the most common struggles teens with ADHD face is negative self-talk, an issue that often goes unseen or doesn’t get addressed until much later…