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Neurofeedback is a non-invasive method of improving brain function. Electrodes are placed on the client's scalp to listen to, record and amplify brainwave activity. Clients respond to auditory and visual feedback of their brainwaves displayed on a screen, a process called operant conditioning. 

Neurofeedback supports self-regulation and enhances relaxation, both necessary components of good brain function and precursors to learning.  Neurofeedback can improve attention, impulse control, achievement, cognitive functioning, and learning, among many other benefits including sleep, mood, and overall well-being. 

Yes!  Students with disabilities who are not educated in a public school have access to support services through the North Carolina ESA+ program. Connected Learning is officially an ESA+ provider. If your child receives these funds, reach out if you are interested in neurofeedback and educational supports. Neurofeedback has shown promising results in improving attention, memory, and self-regulation skills in individuals with special needs. 

Neurofeedback sessions are scheduled twice a week. Neurofeedback is cumulative and each session builds on the previous session. Skipping sessions slows down the overall process.  Sessions usually last 45 minutes. It is best to establish a regular appointment schedule that repeats each week.  

Most participants complete a minimum of 20-40 sessions to establish improved brainwave patterns. Each week, participants are asked to complete a rating scale that tracks symptoms or problem areas they experience.   

The brain map or qEEG, is an essential part of the process of establishing your Neurofeedback program. The data gives vital information about how efficiently your brain is processing and what areas of your brain may need remedial training. This non-invasive procedure employs electroencephalographic (EEG) equipment to evaluate brain wave patterns to determine where to make necessary changes to enhance brain performance. The four major frequencies of the brain that we measure are delta, theta, alpha, and beta. By comparing your EEG brain wave patterns to baseline data in our computers, we can determine how well each area, or your brain, is functioning. This valuable information will help determine the protocol to employ to achieve the best results with your neurofeedback program. The brain map results are combined with the other assessments that you complete to give me a complete picture of your individual needs.  

Connected Learning combines technology and expertise to provide the potential for optimal benefit. There is a personalized approach to each individual's needs and goals, tailoring our services to meet their specific needs and preferences.