QEEG analysis has been developed over the last 50 years and is now able to provide a more precise assessment of subtle brain dysfunction.

What is It?
From the results of the QEEG Brain Mapping, QEEG analysis examines how different parts of the brain work together.

It also serves as a basis for identifying differences in brain function, when compared with the norm, for different types of neurological disorders. These include Attention Deficit Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Depression, Dementia, Mild Head Injury and Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder. By studying these differences, the underlying nature of deficits in behavior, learning, and emotional functioning of such conditions is clarified.

QEEG analysis can thus serve as an important tool in making diagnostic decisions and strategies of intervention.

What Is The QEEG Like for ADHD, Depression and Learning Disabilities?
Many conditions have been studied using QEEG, including ADHD, depression, and learning disabilities. QEEG results of such conditions often show that the brain produces excessive slow waves (delta, theta or even alpha frequency). This leads to difficulty in controlling attention, concentration, memory and behavior regulation.

For example, the QEEG results of someone with learning disabilities often show that the brain produces excessive slow waves (delta, theta or even alpha), and low Beta waves (usually produced when one is alert).

In most cases, slow waves are not global (across the entire brain) but localized at specific regions such as the left-prefrontal or frontal.

Sample QEEG of someone with learning disability

QEEG Analysis is a tool to identify key areas of the brain to train for Neurofeedback Training
As mentioned, the QEEG results of a person's brainwave pattern while he/she is engaged in specific tasks, including resting with eyes opened and closed will help us know which areas of the brain function optimally during tasks processing and which areas do not . This will help us to identify key areas of the brain to train and translate them into specific training protocols for Neurofeedback.

At Spectrum Learning, we will use the QEEG analysis as a guide to derive training protocols for Neurofeedback training and for post-training assessment. This leads to a more effective training and ensures that specific objectives are met.