Professional articles and research papers on topics covering patient concerns and clinical responses.

PATIENT CONCERNS
Addictions
Attention Deficit
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome
Learning Disabilities
Mood Disorders

Addictions - return to top

Peniston, E. G., & Kulkosky, P. J.  (1990).  Alcoholic personality and alpha-theta brainwave training.  Medical Psychotherapy, 3(1), 37-55.

Peniston, E. G., & Kulkosky, P. J.  (1999).  Neurofeedback in the treatment of addictive disorders.  In J. Evans  A. Abarbanel (Eds.), Introduction to Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback (103-143).  California:  Academic Press.

Attention Deficit - return to top

Fuchs, T., Birbaumer, N., Lutzenberger, W., Gruzelier, J. H., & Kaiser, J.  (2003).  Neurofeedback treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children:  A comparison with methylphenidate.  Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 28(1), 1-12.

Hammond, D. C.  (1999).  Neurofeedback in the treatment of ADD/ADHD.  AmericanDoctor.com, Inc.  Handout distributed by Dr. Hammond.

Hirshberg, L. M.  (2007).  Place of electroencephalographic biofeedback for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 7(4), 315-319.

Illes, T.  School daze, school haze:  Clearing the path to your child’s success in elementary school.  State of the Art:  Science and Research in Practice.  D-73. 

Levesque, J., Beauregard, M., & Mensour, B.  (2006).  Effect of neurofeedback training on the neural substrates of selective attention in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder:  A functional magnetic resonance imaging study.  Neuroscience Letters, 394(3), 216-221.

Loo, S. K., & Barkley, R. A.  (2005)  Clinical utility of EEG in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.  Applied Neuropsychology 12(2), 64-76. 

Lubar, J. F.  (1991).  Discourse on the development of EEG diagnostics and biofeedback for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders.  Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 16(3), 201-225.

Lubar, J. F., & Lubar, J. O.  (1999).  Neurofeedback assessment and treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders.  In J. Evans  A. Abarbanel (Eds.), Introduction to Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback (103-143).  California:  Academic Press.

Monastra, V. J.  (2005).  Electroencephalographic biofeedback (neurotherapy) as a treatment for attention deficit disorder:  Rational and empirical foundation.  Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 14(1), 53-82.

Monastra, V. J.  (2005).  Overcoming the barriers to effective treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder:  A neuro-educational approach.  International Journal of Psychophysiology, 58(1), 71-80.

Monastra, V. J., Lynn, S., Linden, M., Lubar, S. F., Gruzelier, J., & LaVaque, T. J.  (2005).  Electroencephalographic biofeedback in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 30(2), 95-114.

Monastra, V. J., Monastra, D. M, & George, S.  (2002).  The effects of stimulant therapy, EEG biofeedback, and parenting style on the primary symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 27(4), 231-249.

Rossiter, T. R., & La Vaque, T J.  (1995).  A comparison of EEG biofeedback and psychostimulants in treating attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders.  Journal of Neurotherapy, 1(1), 1-14.

Sears, W., & Thompson, L.  (1998).  Neurofeedback.  The A.D.D. Book:  New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child (205-227).  Little, Brown and Company. 

Szegedy-Maszak, M.  (2002).  The Mind Maze:  Can ‘distraction’ be found in the brain’s biochemistry?.  U.S. News & World Report, 132(15), 52-53.

Walker, J.  (2007).  QEEG as an aid to diagnosing and treating ADHD subtypes and cormorbidities.  Neorconnections, 26-27.

Autistic Spectrum Disorders - return to top

Coben, R.  (2007).  Connectivity-guided neurofeedback for autistic spectrum disorder.  Biofeedback, 34(4), 131-135.

Coben, R., & Myers, T. E.  (2008).  Connectivity theory of autism:  Use of connectivity measures in assessing and treating autistic disorders.  Journal of Neurotherapy, 12(2-3), 161-179.

Jarusiewicz, B.  (2002).  Efficacy of neurofeedback for children in the autistic spectrum:  A pilot study.  Journal of Neurotherapy, 6(4), 39-49.  Abstract.

Thatcher, R. W., North, D. M., Neubrander, J., Biver, C.J., Cutler, S., & DeFina, P.  (2008).  Autism and EEG phase reset:  A unified theory of deficient GABA mediated inhibition in thalamocortical connections.  NeuroImaging Laboratory, Applied Neuroscience Research Institute.

Thompson, M., & Thompson, L.  ().  Autistic spectrum disorders including Asperger’s Syndrome:  EEG & QEEG findings, results, and QEEG findings, results, & neurophysiological rationale.  Biofeedback Institute of Toronto Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.  Abstract retrieved January 9, 2008, from www.alertfocus.com.

Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome - return to top

Fennell, P. A.  (1995).  The four progressive stages of the CFS experience:  A coping tool for patients.  In N.G. Klimas, & R. Patarca (Eds.), Clinical Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (69-80).  Charlotte, NC:  Haworth Press.

Garloch, K.  (1994).  Chronic fatigue syndrome treatment patented.  The CFIDS Chronicle.  7-8.  Reprinted from 1993, The Charlotte Observer, 1(C).

Giuliucci, M.  (2003).  Neurotherapy:  Rehabbing the CFIDS brain.  The CFIDS Chronicle, 22-23.

Preston, M.  (1998).  Reordering CFIDS brain waves: An update on neurofeedback therapy.  The CFIDS Chronicle, 11(4), 25-26.

Siber Imaging Web.  (2001).  Rehabilitating the CFIDS brain utilizing neurofeedback.  Retrieved from www.siberimaging.com.

Learning Disabilities - return to top

Coben, R .(2007).  Learning Disability: A controlled study of EEG Coherence Training.  Presented at the 15th Annual Conference of the International Society fpr Neurofeedback and Research, San Diago, California, Sept, 2007.

Flecher, JM., Lyon, G.R. Fuchs, L.S. and Barns, MA (2007).  Learning Disablilities From Identification to Intervention. New York: Guilford Press.

Rosen, GD (2006).  The Dyslexic Brain. Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Walker, J. E., & Norman, C. A.  (2006).  The neurophysiology of dyslexia:  A selective review with implications for neurofeedback remediation and results of treatment in twelve consecutive patients.  Journal of Neurotherapy, 10(1), 45-55.

Mood Disorders - return to top

Baehr, E., Rosenfeld, P., Baehr, R., & Earnest, C.  (1999).  Clinical use of an alpha asymmetry neurofeedback protocol in the treatment of mood disorders.  In J. Evans  A. Abarbanel (Eds.), Introduction to Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback (103-143).  California:  Academic Press.

Walker, J. E., Lawson, R., & Kozlowski, G.  (2007).  Current status of QEEG and neurofeedback in the treatment of clinical depression.  In J. Evans (Ed.), Handbook of Neurofeedback (341-352).  Haworth Press.

CLINICAL RESPONSES - return to top
Behavior Basics
Biofeedback
Brain mapping
Brain Training - Neurofeedback

Behavior Basics – for Parents - return to top

Firchow, N., Browning Wright, D., Osman, B., & Richfield, S.  (2003).  A parent’s guide to behavior basics.  Schwab Learning.Retrieved on October 3, 2003, from www.schwablearning.org.

Biofeedback - back to top

Weil, A.  (2006).  The low-down on biofeedback:  Find out how it can help you.  Prevention, 95-96.  Retrieved from www.prevention.com.

Brainmapping - return to top

Frackowaik (Ed.), Brainmapping: The Disorders (pp.459-482).  San Diego, CA: Academic Press.

Brain Training/ Neurofeedback - return to top

Alhambra, M. A., Fowler, T. P., & Alhambra, A. A.  (1995).  EEG biofeedback: A new treatment option of ADD/ADHD.  Neuro Diagnostic and Neurotherapy Center. 

EEG Spectrum International.  (2001).  FAQS:  A comprehensive list of frequently asked questions by professionals regarding EEG neurofeedback.  1-7.  Retrieved from www.eegspectrum.com. 

Hirschberg, L. M., Chiu, S., & Frazier, J.  (2005).  Emerging brain based interventions for children and adolescents:  Overview and clinical perspective.  Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 14, 1-19.  Abstract.

Moore, T. M., Shenal, B. V., Rhodes, R. D., & Harrison, D. W.  (1999).  Neuropsychology:  Forensic neuropsychological evaluations and quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG).  The Forensic Examiner, April, 12-15. 

Preston, M. A.  From disability determination utilizing QEEG to neurotherapy treatment offering hope for a better quality of life.