Parent Teacher Magazine Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools January 2014 | Page 16

The Neuroscience Center of Charlotte 9635 Southern Pine Blvd. Ste. 105, Charlotte, NC • [phone] • chp-neurotherapy.com Peer Reviewed Scientific Research has reported that EEG biofeedback can: 1) raise a child’s score on an IQ test, the single best predictor of success in life, 15 points (4 studies). 2) significantly improve auditory (80%) and reading memory scores (222%) in individuals with specific learning disabilities and significantly improve auditory Kirtley Thornton, PhD NC Lic. #4294 (105%) and reading memory (143%) in subjects with a history of traumatic brain injury and improve both groups to above normal levels when employing Dr. Thornton’s brain functioning model. 3) reduce impulsivity, inattention & hyperactivity and improve cognitive abilities of the autistic child. Resource Room FastForWord Orton-Gillingham Sylvan/Tutoring Dr. Thornton’s EEG Bio - Reading Memory A recent MTA study concluded that medication and counseling were not effective in changing the symptoms of ADD/ADHD in an eight year follow up study. EEG biofeedback has consistently demonstrated significant and powerful changes in clinical groups and is currently recommended by six professional organizations for ADD/ADHD and other clinical conditions. Dr. Thornton’s EEG Bio - Auditory Memory 0.00
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