BCIA Continuing Education Posts

ADHD is associated with hypocoherence in major neural networks, particularly the DMN, SalN, and AttDN.

Integrating biofeedback and neurofeedback represents a promising frontier in physiological self-regulation approaches.

Fetal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the likelihood of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The study found a significant reduction in life expectancy for adults with ADHD.

Consider hormonal cycles when diagnosing and treating ADHD in women.

Emotional dysregulation plays a crucial role in adult ADHD.

Childhood ADHD often persists into adulthood.

The amygdala plays a pivotal role in many emotional, cognitive, and motivational processes.

HRV biofeedback improves attention.

Research has linked gamma activity to cortical activation, cognitive processes, attention, emotion, and motor functions.

Dopamine is a critical neurotransmitter in the brain, with profound roles in modulating mood, attention, motivation, and movement.

The cerebellum critically contributes to cognitive, affective, and motivational processes.

Functional medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach that aims to identify and address the root causes of disease.

Slow cortical potentials are low-frequency EEG shifts indicating cortical excitability, linked to cognition, motor tasks, and disorders.

The sensorimotor rhythm (SMR) enhances attention, sleep quality, and cognitive and motor performance.

Delta EEG activity is associated in adults with deep sleep and brain pathologies like trauma, tumors, and learning disability,

Recognizing the symptoms of ADHD and personalizing therapy to fit everyone's unique strengths and needs is crucial for effective treatment.

Dr. Russell Barkley outlines the importance of multiple brain systems working in networks to support self-regulation executive functioning.

This post shows how applied psychophysiology assessment can contribute objective input to enhance ADHD assessment and training.

This installment covers Adult Headache, Alcohol and Drug Dependence, ADHD, Asthma, and Concussion from Evidence-Based Practice.