The effects of neurofeedback programs on brain function. For children with learning disabilities.

Authors

  • Somsuda Makeaw Psychiatric Hospital Phitsanulok
  • Panu Kuwutyakorn Psychiatric Hospital Phitsanulok
  • Thidarat Kanungpiarn Boromrajonani college of nursing, Surin, Faculty of nursing, Praboromrajchanok, Ministry of Public Health
  • Apinya keawpila Nurse profession Public Health Office, Phitsanulok Province

Keywords:

Neurofeedback, Learning Disabilities

Abstract

         A quasi-experimental study with a single group measured before and after the experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of a Neurofeedback program on brain function in children with learning disabilities. The participants were specifically selected based on predetermined criteria, totaling 12 individuals aged between 7 and 12 years. The research tools included: 1) a stimulator for training and enhancing brain function using the Neurofeedback program (12 sessions, each lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour), and 2) EEG. Data analysis involved calculating raw scores for brain function outcomes, including game scores, behavioral scores, and brain scores.

           The research findings revealed that when comparing the brain performance scores of the sample group after the experiment, they were significantly higher than before the experiment (p<.01) (t=-3.432, p=.006). Additionally, the brain wave patterns were within normal ranges for delta waves, alpha waves, and beta waves, specifically: Delta = 0.5-3.5 Hz, Theta = 3.5-7.5 Hz, Alpha = 7.5-12.5 Hz, and Beta = 12.5-30.0 Hz.

           In summary, the Neurofeedback program can stimulate and train learning processes while enhancing brain function. It can promote the cognitive abilities of children with learning disabilities.

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2025-06-19