September 2, 2016

Constraint-Induced Therapy (CI Therapy)

Constraint-Induced therapy (CI therapy, or CIT) is a family of rehabilitation therapies designed to help “rewire” the brain and thus regain some level of limb function […]
September 2, 2016

Tactile sensory abilities in cerebral palsy: deficits in roughness and object discrimination

Motor deficits in cerebral palsy (CP) have been well documented; however, associated sensory impairment in CP remains poorly understood. We examined tactile object recognition in the […]
September 2, 2016

Sensory modulation disorder: a risk factor for participation in daily life activities

Participation in childhood daily functional performance was examined in 78 children: 44 with sensory modulation disorder (SMD); (33 males, 11 females; mean age 7y 6mo [SD […]
September 2, 2016

Methodology for the Systematic Reviews of Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Difficulty Processing and Integrating Sensory Information

Systematic reviews of literature relevant to children and adolescents with difficulty processing and integrating sensory information are important to the practice of occupational therapy in this […]
September 2, 2016

Development of a Fidelity Measure for Research on the Effectiveness of the Ayres Sensory Integration® Intervention

OBJECTIVE. We developed a reliable and valid fidelity measure for use in research on Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) intervention. METHOD. We designed a fidelity instrument to […]
September 2, 2016

Validation of a Model of Gross Motor Function for Children With Cerebral Palsy

Background and Purpose. Development of gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP) has not been documented. The purposes of this study were to examine […]
September 2, 2016

Activity, Activity, Activity: Rethinking Our Physical Therapy Approach to Cerebral Palsy

This perspective outlines the theoretical basis for the presentation with the same name as the second part of this title, which was given at the III […]
September 2, 2016

Prescribing Therapy Services for Children With Motor Disabilities

Pediatricians commonly are asked to evaluate children with motor disabilities and to write prescriptions for physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services. Although many states require a […]
September 2, 2016

Relationship Between Context and Sensory Processing in Children With Autism

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between sensory processing and context for children with autism. We examined home and school contexts […]
September 2, 2016

Sensory Processing in Autism: A Review of Neurophysiologic Findings

Atypical sensory-based behaviors are a ubiquitous feature of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). In this article, we review the neural underpinnings of sensory processing in autism by […]
September 2, 2016

The Usefulness of Quantitative EEG (QEEG) and Neurotherapy in the Assessment and Treatment of Post-Concussion Syndrome

Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with damage to frontal, temporal and parietal lobes. Post-concussion syndrome has been used to describe a range of residual […]
September 2, 2016

Neurofeedback training to enhance learning and memory in patient with traumatic brain injury: A single case study

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as an insult to the brain caused by an external force that may produce diminished or altered states of consciousness, […]
August 30, 2016

Corticothalamic feedback and sensory processing

The cerebral cortex receives almost all of its sensory input from the thalamus. With the exception of olfaction, sensory information is delivered to cortical neurons through […]
August 30, 2016

Neuro-biofeedback Imaging in Human Performance and Mental Health

There is increasing awareness of the importance of brain health and brain fitness for individual well-being, as well as for the strength of societies and civilizations. […]
August 30, 2016

Evidence-Based Practice in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback

Biofeedback is a mind-body therapy using electronic instruments to help individuals gain awareness and control over psychophysiological processes (Gilbert & Moss, 2003; Moss, 2001; Schwartz & […]
August 30, 2016

Neurofeedback treatments enable the EEG-normalization and total seizure control of epilepsy – A Case Study

Over the past 40 years, researchers have examined various non-drug approaches to the treatment of epilepsy. Neurofeedback is an approach that has been proven efficient in […]
August 30, 2016

Hemoencephalography: Photon-based blood flow neurofeedback

This article provides information about the voluntary control of cerebral blood flow as a form of neurofeedback. The formal name of the process is hemoencephalography, but we […]
August 30, 2016

Balance Improvement Effects of Biofeedback Systems with State-of-the-Art Wearable Sensors: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Falls and fall-induced injuries are major global public health problems. Balance and gait disorders have been the second leading cause of falls. Inertial motion sensors […]
August 30, 2016

Case Report: The Effect of Neurofeedback Therapy on Reducing Symptoms Associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Series Study

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of neurofeedback on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study without a control group. The […]
August 30, 2016

The Evidence-Base for Neurofeedback as a Reimbursable Healthcare Service to Treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD is the most frequently diagnosed pediatric behavioral health disorder with 11% of American school-aged children (and nearly 20% of all high school boys) having been […]
September 2, 2016

Tactile sensory abilities in cerebral palsy: deficits in roughness and object discrimination

Motor deficits in cerebral palsy (CP) have been well documented; however, associated sensory impairment in CP remains poorly understood. We examined tactile object recognition in the […]
September 2, 2016

Sensory modulation disorder: a risk factor for participation in daily life activities

Participation in childhood daily functional performance was examined in 78 children: 44 with sensory modulation disorder (SMD); (33 males, 11 females; mean age 7y 6mo [SD […]
September 2, 2016

Methodology for the Systematic Reviews of Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Difficulty Processing and Integrating Sensory Information

Systematic reviews of literature relevant to children and adolescents with difficulty processing and integrating sensory information are important to the practice of occupational therapy in this […]
September 2, 2016

Development of a Fidelity Measure for Research on the Effectiveness of the Ayres Sensory Integration® Intervention

OBJECTIVE. We developed a reliable and valid fidelity measure for use in research on Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) intervention. METHOD. We designed a fidelity instrument to […]