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Sensory Issues (Vision, Tactile, Auditory)

Sensory processing issues occur when the brain struggles to interpret and respond to sensory information properly, leading to hypersensitivity (over-responsiveness) or hyposensitivity (under-responsiveness) to stimuli. Individuals may experience distress from bright lights, aversion to certain textures, or discomfort from specific sounds, making daily life challenging. These difficulties are commonly seen in individuals with autism, ADHD, post-concussion syndrome, and anxiety but can also occur independently. When sensory input overwhelms the brain, it can lead to emotional dysregulation, difficulty focusing, and heightened stress.

Neurofeedback offers a non-invasive, effective way to address sensory processing issues by training the brain to regulate its responses to sensory stimuli. Since these issues often stem from dysregulated neural activity, neurofeedback helps balance the brain’s electrical patterns, improving sensory integration, reducing overstimulation, and enhancing cognitive processing. By strengthening neural networks involved in sensory perception, neurofeedback helps individuals become more resilient to sensory input, making it a valuable tool in managing sensory sensitivities.

Treatment Sites With Neurofeedback

We have a specific protocol where we can create neuroplasticity in the brain by targeting neural networks involved in the sensory-motor cortex, default mode network, and emotional regulation pathways. The Protocol can also be used to improve cognitive function and reduce the impact of sensory overload.

Studies

Baruth, J., Casanova, M., Sears, L., & Sokhadze, E. (2010). Early-stage visual processing abnormalities in high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Translational Neuroscience, 1(2), 177-187. This study focused on early-stage visual processing abnormalities in individuals with ASD, highlighting sensory issues related to visual stimuli. Using event-related potentials (ERPs) in a visual oddball task, the results revealed that individuals with ASD had abnormally large cortical responses to irrelevant visual stimuli, particularly in parieto-occipital and frontal brain regions. These disruptions in visual processing suggest sensory overload, which may contribute to difficulties in task discrimination and social interaction.

Coben, R., & Pudolsky, I. (2007). Assessment-guided neurofeedback for autistic spectrum disorder. Journal of Neurotherapy, 11(1), 5-23. This study explored the effectiveness of neurofeedback for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It found significant improvements in ASD symptoms, with an 89% success rate in treatment. After 20 sessions of neurofeedback, participants showed a 40% reduction in core ASD symptoms and 76% had decreased cerebral hyper-connectivity. These positive changes were associated with improved clinical outcomes. The findings highlight the potential of neurofeedback as an effective treatment for sensory processing issues, including hyper-connectivity, common in ASD.

Below you will find a PDF containing the studies provided above and more.