Neuro-feedback intervention efficacy for treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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...

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Published in:	Journal of psychology in Africa Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 249 - 251
Main Authors:	Krynauw, Johann, Pedro, Athena
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Philadelphia Routledge 04-05-2018 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Autism Spectrum Disorder Autistic children Efficacy explorative qualitative study Family relations Feedback health care practitioners Intervention Medical personnel neuro-feedback (NFB) non-invasive
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	1433-0237 1815-5626
DOI:	10.1080/14330237.2018.1477238