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Neurofeedback for Autism
Many autistic adults and families ask about neurofeedback for focus, flexibility and calm. Here is a respectful, evidence-first look at the research, with links to every study.
How Neurofeedback Relates to Autism
Supporting Regulation, Attention and Connection
Brain activity in autism often shows differences in rhythm and connectivity, such as extra slow-wave activity, altered alpha, and differences in how brain regions coordinate. Neurofeedback reads these patterns in real time and rewards the brain, through a game, video or sound, when it moves toward a more regulated state. The goal is not to change who someone is, but to support skills such as attention, flexibility and calm.
The most-researched approaches are:
- Theta/beta training: supports attention and executive function.
- Alpha training: linked to social cognition and more efficient brain activity.
- Coherence training: aims to improve communication between brain regions.
- Slow cortical potential (SCP) training: supports self-regulation and attention.
Results are encouraging, but most studies are small and focus on children. We share both the promising and the cautious findings below.
Everything arrives in one kit, and you train in a familiar setting at home.