The clinical utility and ecological validity of neurofeedback training as a treatment modality for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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McKenna, M. and Aniftos, M.. 2011. "The clinical utility and ecological validity of neurofeedback training as a treatment modality for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder." Byrne, Don (ed.) 46th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2011. Canberra, Australia 04 - 08 Oct 2011 Melbourne, Australia.
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The clinical utility and ecological validity of neurofeedback training as a treatment modality for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Presentation TypePaper
AuthorsMcKenna, M. (Author) and Aniftos, M. (Author)
EditorsByrne, Don
Journal or Proceedings TitleProceedings of the 46th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference
Number of Pages1
Year2011
Place of PublicationMelbourne, Australia
ISBN9780909881436
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttp://www.psychology.org.au/Assets/Files/Combined-Abstracts-of-2011-Australian-Psychology-Conferences.pdf
Conference/Event46th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2011
Event Details
46th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2011
Event Date
04 to end of 08 Oct 2011
Event Location
Canberra, Australia
Abstract

Neurofeedback training is a form of treatment that works on the principles of operant conditioning to assist clients in regulating activity in the brain. During the past 40 years, neurofeedback training has been gaining momentum as a viable treatment modality for the symptoms of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as those utilising the treatment learn to decrease impulsivity and enhance
their capacity for sustained attention. The present study utilised the archival data of fourteen participants held by a local clinician and investigated the clinical utility and ecological validity of neurofeedback training as a treatment modality for ADHD in a clinical setting. In addition the viability of utilising the current data in a follow up study was examined. This study found improvements in the capacity for sustained attention and impulse control at a statistically and clinically significant level, and improvements in accuracy at a clinically significant level following 6 to 11 sessions of neurofeedback training. Thus, the clinical utility and ecological validity of neurofeedback training for the treatment of ADHD was supported.

Keywordschild behaviour; ADD; ADHD; attention; neorfeedback; treatment; impulse control
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020520402. Decision making
390411. Special education and disability
420313. Mental health services
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The author/s will retain copyright of their abstract, in addition to the moral rights they are entitled to as author/s of the abstract. The Australian Psychological Society Ltd does not hold copies of any papers presented at conferences. A formal paper was not produced for publication in the conference proceedings as the APS conference organisers decided not to offer this in 2011.

Byline AffiliationsDepartment of Psychology
Mylne Street Mental Health, Australia
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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