Posted by Edwin Ransom on October 22, 2006, at 20:15:40
In reply to Thanks » BUCKEYE FAN, posted by gardenergirl on October 7, 2006, at 22:01:09
Interactive Metronome & Neurofeedback are two non-drug therapies for ADD/HD (are we allowed to discuss non-drug therapies on this site?)
Neurofeedback therapy for ADD/HD is (roughly) based on the the idea that a person can unlearn ADD by teaching his or herself to produce the kinds of brainwaves associated with paying attention:
Neurofeedback Link: http://www.eegspectrum.com/
Interactive Metronome therapy for ADD is (roughly) based on the idea that attention requires a strong sense of time. Therapists teach patients to clap and stomp along with a beat for extended periods of time:
IM: http://www.interactivemetronome.com/im/par_add.asp?mn=1
I personally have tried both therapies without success.
poster:Edwin Ransom
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