Theta/Beta Training (2)

1995, Rossiter & LeVaque, Journal of Neurotherapy

46 ADHD, 23 Neuro,23 stimulants; TOVA, Both groups showed significant improvements on TOVA. Concluded that Neuro may be treatment of choice for those for whom medication is ineffective

1998,Thompson & Thompson, Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

111(98 children, 13 adults) 40 sessions + metacognitive strategies, Evaluated with TOVA, WISC or WAIS, WRAT-3, QEEG, no control group, not everyone had all tests, average gain IQ was 12 points, overall average reduction in J/bratio(3.2 to 2.2, n=66)

2000, Kaiser & Othmer, Journal of Neurotherapy

1089 subjects, 186 dx ADHD from 32 affiliated clinical settings, evaluated by TOVA, given 20 or 40(N=157) sessions. Outcome: 73% showed improvement in one or more measure. Of those who were ADHD 85% demonstrated improvement

2002, Monastra, Monastra & George, Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback,

100 ADHD, 48 meds, 51meds +neuro. Included parent counseling and school consultation. Evaluated with TOVA, QEEG, ADDES Outcome was:only neuro group had sustained cortical arousal that was not state dependent at one year follow up,