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Presented By:

Fran Bieganek, MS, LP, BCN

Guy Odishaw, CST, NFP

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Using Neurofeedback & Neuromodulation to Enhance Outcomes with Children on the Autism Spectrum

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Trauma’s Impact on the Brain

Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) Posterior Cingulate Cortex (PCC)

Motivation, decision-making, - Deactivated when engaged in learning, cost-benefit calculation, cognitive tasks (ACC activity)

error-monitoring, emotion

regulation

Capacity to learn from experience - Activated during fear experiences

(see future can be different)

- Comes alive when stimulated in - Calms/slows when ACC activated in non-traumatized brain non-traumatized brain

Slows in the traumatized brain - Comes alive in traumatized brain

Van der Kolk, 2014

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Trauma: brain isn’t organized to pay careful attention to what’s happening in present moment (because ACC slows)

With Neurofeedback:

fear center calms down (PCC)
executive function comes online (ACC)

Van der Kolk, 2014

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De Ridder, 2023

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Our clients tell the story!

50 sessions of neurofeedback
Daily use of audio visual entrainment device

11 year-old with minor academic struggles, social difficulties, low motivation-and attentional issues at home

(high achieving family)

Reading skills improved 3 grade levels
Joined a few school social clubs
Getting himself up & ready for school, having breakfast w/family
Parents reported improvements had exceeded their expectations

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Our clients tell the story!

74 sessions of neurofeedback & neurostimulation
Daily use of audio visual entrainment

26 year-old college grad with severe depression, self-harming, suicidal, ASD

“No episodes of major depression in past 4 months
Able to obtain and maintain work
No self-injury
Much more social
Better sleep
Hums when she is walking down the hall!

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Our clients tell the story!

Daily use of audio visual entrainment (didn’t have to leave the house to come to session 2x/week

13 year-old with mild anxiety- Covid exacerbated symptoms to where he could hardly leave his room

- Was working with psychotherapist

Within 1 week: coming out of his room more frequently, having brief interactions w/parents
Week 2: joining parents for meals
Week 3: calling & messaging friends
Week 4: Playing at friends’ houses

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Our clients tell the story!

40 sessions of neurofeedback
Daily use of audio visual entrainment device
Heart rate variability training

9 year-old boy with significnt focus issues and anxiety (general and social)

“Our son is doing so good this year! It’s like night and day compared to last year. He is focused and getting great grades!

* Became social ambassador of class!

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Our clients tell the story!

54 sessions of neurofeedback
Daily use of audio visual entrainment device

13 year-old with language processing delay - difficulty translating thoughts into words, sequencing ideas and effectively expressing himself verbally

Organized
Asking for study help
Keeping track of assignments
Memory improvement
Reduced anxiety (less fidgeting, no dandruff!)
Ed specialists reported more independence and less overwhelm
More confident

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What’s the next step toward putting this into action?

Create a team of advocates within your school

Get your appropriate administrator(s) on board

Identify kids in need

Contact BBHC to start set-up process or consultation

Begin recommended training regimen

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Menu of Treatment Plan Options

In-Clinic

Brain mapping (QEEG)
Neurofeedback
Neurostimulation
Heart Rate Variability Resonant Frequency Assessment & Training
Photobiomodulation

At-Home

Audio Visual Entrainment device
Heart Rate Variability Training app
MUSE sleep tracking & neurofeedback device
Photobiomodulation devices

Recipe for Success

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Treatment Option Examples

EXAMPLE 1 $600.00	EXAMPLE 2 $1200.00 or monthly payment ($50/device)	EXAMPLE 3 $5400.00 or monthly payment plan
Audio Visual Entrainment at home	Audio Visual Entrainment at home Muse Sleep Tracker & at-home neurofeedback	QEEG (brain mapping) Neurofeedback/Neurostimulation (2x/week for 20 weeks) Audio Visual Entrainment at home Muse Sleep Tracker & at-home neurofeedback

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School Option

Audio visual entrainment devices can be used in school

Devices are user-friendly and easy to utilize with students while they’re engaged in school activities

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDS CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE THESE DEVICES

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��Contact us!��

888-783-BBHC (2242)

Heidi@bhakticlinic.com�

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