–>Figure 1: Summary information for main brain waves in autistic child. Do you have a Child with Autism? NeuroFeedback has an APP for that…Call or Text us for an Introductory NeuroFeedback Session in Our Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC. 604-785-1709 www.no-stress-success.com Mentions: On the Figure 1 main general characteristics of brain mapping together with z-scores in autistic child is displayed. It is clear that absolute power for delta and theta are increased, but also the power of beta waves due to high anxiety can be increased in some cases. It is very important to know that generally, alpha brain waves are positively related to cortical information processing i.e. cognitive abilities. Alpha and theta brain waves change with age in a non-linear and opposite way. Children with neurological and developmental disorders such as ASD show significantly more delta and theta but less alpha power which correspond with their cognitive impairment [27]. This study looked at QEEG characteristics and spectrum weighted frequency for children diagnosed as autistic spectrum disorder.
Bottom Line: Autistic spectrum disorders are a group of neurological and developmental disorders associated with social, communication, sensory, behavioral and cognitive impairments, as well as restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, activities, or interests.
The aim of this study was a) to analyze QEEG findings of autistic patients and to compare the results with data base; and b) to introduce the calculation of spectrum weighted frequency (brain rate) as an indicator of general mental arousal in these patients.
Results for Q-EEG shows generally increased delta-theta activity in frontal region of the brain.Changes in QEEG pattern appeared to be in a non-linear correlation with maturational processes.
Brain rate measured in CZ shows slow brain activity (5. 86) which is significantly lower than normal and corresponds to low general mental arousal.Recent research has shown that autistic disorders have as their basis disturbances of neural connectivity.
Neurofeedback seems capable of remediating such disturbances when these data are considered as part of treatment planning.Prognosis of this pervasive disorder depends on the intellectual abilities: the better intellectual functioning, the possibilities for life adaptation are higherQEEG shows generally increased delta-theta activity in frontal region of the brain which is related to poor cognitive abilities.
Brain rate measured in CZ shows slow brain activity related to under arousal.Pharmacotherapy combined with behavior therapy, social support and especially neurofeedback technique promise slight improvements.
Affiliation: Pediatric Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Skopje, Macedonia. npopjordanova@gmail.com.
Abstract: Autistic spectrum disorders are a group of neurological and developmental disorders associated with social, communication, sensory, behavioral and cognitive impairments, as well as restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, activities, or interests.
The aim of this study was a) to analyze QEEG findings of autistic patients and to compare the results with data base; and b) to introduce the calculation of spectrum weighted frequency (brain rate) as an indicator of general mental arousal in these patients.
Results for Q-EEG shows generally increased delta-theta activity in frontal region of the brain. Changes in QEEG pattern appeared to be in a non-linear correlation with maturational processes.Brain rate measured in CZ shows slow brain activity (5. 86) which is significantly lower than normal and corresponds to low general mental arousal.
Recent research has shown that autistic disorders have as their basis disturbances of neural connectivity. Neurofeedback seems capable of remediating such disturbances when these data are considered as part of treatment planning.
Prognosis of this pervasive disorder depends on the intellectual abilities: the better intellectual functioning, the possibilities for life adaptation are higherQEEG shows generally increased delta-theta activity in frontal region of the brain which is related to poor cognitive abilities.
Brain rate measured in CZ shows slow brain activity related to under arousal.Pharmacotherapy combined with behavior therapy, social support and especially neurofeedback technique promise slight improvements.
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