Neuro-feedback intervention efficacy for treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Date
2018
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National Inquiry Services Centre
Abstract
This study explored practitioners perceptions of a neuro-feedback intervention in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder’s (ASD). Informants were a convenience sample of ten South African neuro-feedback practitioners registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The data on their views on neuro-feedback treatment efficacy, with children with ASD, were collected by means of semi-structured in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis of the data suggest practitioners to perceive neuro-feedback treatment to enhance the social, mood, behaviour, academic life, and family functioning of children with ASD. Additionally, the practitioners perceived neuro-feedback treatment to assist in reducing anxiety among children with ASD.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Explorative qualitative study, Health care practitioners, Neuro-feedback (NFB), Non-invasive
Citation
Krynauw, J. & Pedro, A. (2018). Neuro-feedback intervention efficacy for treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 28(3): 249-251.