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"Neurofeedback is on the cutting edge of the mind-body revolution. I believe it is one of the treatments that will keep us moving toward an era of new approaches of naturally managing our health. Deborah Stokes is an extremely gifted therapist who is on the forefront of her profession."
Candace B. Pert, Ph.D., former chief of Brain Biochemistry at the National Institute of Mental Health and author of Molecules of Emotion and Your Body is Your Subconscious Mind.
Attention-deficit disorder with and without hyperactivity
There has been over 30 years of research showing that neurofeedback is helpful for helping children and adults increase their concentration and focus and to decrease their hyperactivity, impulsivity and distractibility (see our Links page for more information on these studies). Studies show that there are distinctly identifiable traits of the EEG of those with attention deficit disorders (high theta to beta ratios). With neurofeedback training we target these slow theta waves & teach the client how to decrease these and increase faster beta activity.
Successful training results in improvements in classroom, interpersonal and even athletic performance. Research has shown increases in IQ of 10 points and overall GPA increases of
1.5 average.
Our experience and other studies show that results are lasting. Long term follow-up of 10 years with adults who received neurofeedback training as ADHD children showed that the improvements remain (Lubar, 1995).
For more information about how Neurofeedback can help you,
or to make an appointment for an initial consultation with Dr. Stokes,
please call 703-684-0334 or send an email to: Brainew@gmail.com
Testimonials
Before neurofeedback, I couldn't get my son out of bed in the morning. He would sleep through the first 2 hours of school and not be able to remember his assignments. When he did complete them, he would forget to hand them in. Now he is waking up right after his alarm goes off and he is no longer sleeping or daydreaming in class. His grades have improved dramatically and his soccer coach wanted to know what he is doing since his performance and stamina has gotten so much better so quickly. We are so happy we found neurofeedback and Dr. Stokes. Parent, Fairfax, VA
For us, neurofeedback has been the light at the end of a very long tunnel. We tried medication for our son and it only made him agitated and not want to eat. Counseling was not helpful for his frequent rages and poor academic performance. We took him to a tutoring service and this was not useful either. It wasn't until we found Dr. Stokes and her staff that we began to see a difference. Within the first ten sessions, we noticed that he was calmer and less stressed. He got along better with his younger brother and seemed to be able to at least start his homework without a fight. After about 30 sessions, he seemed to take more initiative about actually completing his work. We completed 60 sessions last year and so far, he has a B average where before he was well below the 50th percentile. We always knew he was smart and capable of doing better and neurofeedback has helped him reach more of his true potential. I would highly recommend this to any parent who has struggled with their child's academic or emotional problems. Parent, Arlington, VA
Our adopted son threatened to break apart our family with his violent rages. He also had crippling fears and anxiety and could not fall asleep at night. Now after 4 months of training, we have a happier, calmer and more insightful child than we could have ever imagined. He is sleeping finally, has friends and seems happier in general. He is completely off the medications he was taking prior to neurofeedback. My entire family is so happy with the results that neurofeedback has provided that I am going to bring in my daughter soon to help her with her focus.
Parent, Woodbridge, VA
I was diagnosed by a clinical psychologist with ADD in early 8th grade. I had problems with focusing for significant periods of time, time management and general fatigue. I felt that getting through middle and high school was going to kill me. My parents took me to an educational psychologist, a neurologist and my pediatrician. The only solution offered was 'medicine' which my parents refused to do. My Dad explained that the medicine was amphetamines which had many side effects and offered no long term permanent solution. My Dad kept looking and found Neurofeedback Consultants.
During Spring Break I had my diagnostic appointment with Dr. Stokes. I was apprehensive but they completed my brain scan and demonstrated the 'video games' they used to treat ADD. Dr. Stokes told me I was an 'alpha-head.' I didn't fully understand what it meant yet – but her telling me that she was one too made me feel I could overcome my ADD.
After the first few sessions, my focus time began to increase. The next improvement was feeling less fatigued both during and after school. I was beginning to be able to complete projects at home at time. Until treatment, in order to complete work I would have to get angry to what I now understand was 'revving up' my brain to focus.
I experienced nightmares, usually from scary movies, even from a just a 15 or 30 second clip while flipping channels. They would persist for a week or two afterwards. I could not control these images. After 60 sessions I decided to challenge myself by going to a scary movie in the theater. That night, no nightmares! I realized that I was making progress.
While I understood that I was inconsistent with my school work but couldn't perceive completely what was happening. Language classes were my Achilles Heel. After initial sessions I could still barely pass English. Simply put, I could not get my ideas down on paper. When I started the neurofeedback protocols for writing I could barely write two paragraphs in 30 minutes, in a barely legible script. By the beginning of 10th grade I was writing four pages of coherent legible script in the same amount of time. Teachers commented about how my handwriting had improved. I showed my 9th grade English teacher my first book report on 'Atlas Shrugged.' She replied, "What did they do to you this summer in neurofeedback?" As the technicians told me my numbers were showing significant improvement I could focus the entire day. At the same time, I could rev my brain up on the way to school and was aware of what I was doing.
I am now in 11th grade and taking two AP classes. While the classes are challenging I never thought in 8th grade that I would be able to take any AP class. I can keep pace with writing assignments, timed or otherwise. This year in English class, I am one of the better performers in class, both written and oral, with grammar usage. I am able to answer the more difficult questions being asked in my classes.
I want to thank Dr. Stokes and her staff, without their help I could not be enjoying success in the 11th grade.
~Ryan J., age 16, Annandale, VA