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The brain's electrical activity
is picked up from the cortex by electrodes, which are placed
on the scalp. This activity drives a computer game. When the
activity meets certain specified criteria, (eg producing faster
brainwaves in the pre-frontal cortex) the child experiences
success with the computer game. In other words, the child
plays the computer game using his/her brainwaves. Through
operant conditioning, the child learns to change the way his/her
brain works. Beneficial cortical activity is increased, dysfunctional
activity is decreased - and learning and behavioural difficulties
are diminished. After neurofeedback training, these functional
changes can be seen in the EEG.
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The technology is complex, but using it
is simple. Children enjoy the experience of directing their
own brainwave activity. This is an occasion where they are
truly in control and can actually feel the difference they
are making. ''I loved the SMR energy'' Lottie, aged 7.
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