[Neurofeedback and personal development].

BACKGROUND

Development of neurofeedback was preceded by development of classical and quantitative EEG, construction of computer devices, programmes and individual medical protocols.

METHODS

The basic rule of this method is to achieve effective change of rhythm and power of brain bioelectric activity based on knowledge of normal activity and identification of abnormalities of present activity. Various types of disturbed activity occur in many syndromes and brain development disorders. Training process is characterized by repetitive local activation of chosen brain structures as well as by general activation. Moreover, this method enables monitoring of emotional and social development. In accordance with disorders pathogenesis consecutive technical modules of this method are being introduced.

RESULTS

Neurofeedback has been used in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder, sequels of stroke and head trauma, emotional, anxiety disorders and depression. Good results of this neurotherapy have been also found in children with ADHD/ ADD, developmental dyslexia, tics and Tourette syndrome, learning difficulties and development disturbances and acquired speech disorders. It has been also used with a success in treatment of headaches, epilepsy and chosen disturbances in cerebral palsy.

SUMMARY

Neurofeedback as a method of instrumental therapy of CSN is now undergoing thorough evaluation. New requirements that place further demands on the quantitative bioelectric activity estimation when qualification for the treatment is performed and on the elaboration of therapy results as a material for future meta analysis.