Attention and self-regulation
Attention and ADHD in children and adults
Poor concentration, distractibility, and restlessness can affect school, work, and family life. Neurofeedback trains selected activity patterns, while biofeedback can add work on physical regulation.
- Attention & ADHD
How attention difficulties may appear
Some people find it difficult to start tasks, lose track quickly, or switch frequently between activities. Others can focus for a long time on an interesting subject but struggle to direct attention when a task is less engaging.
ADHD may also involve impulsivity, motor restlessness, strong emotional responses, and difficulties with organisation or time awareness. Presentation differs across children, adolescents, and adults.
Diagnosis and starting point
An ADHD diagnosis is not made from an EEG alone. Before training, we consider existing assessments, daily routines, sleep, medication, and the specific situations in which difficulties occur.
Together we define observable goals, such as staying with a task for longer, returning after distraction, or noticing physical restlessness earlier.
What training may involve
During neurofeedback, the person receives immediate feedback on selected EEG activity. The task is not to force a value consciously. Repeated feedback is intended to help the brain recognise and maintain the target states more consistently.
- Practise attention in short sessions
- Plan breaks and demands for the person’s age
- Connect goals with home, school, or work
- Review change outside the sessions regularly
One part of care
Neurofeedback may form part of a broader ADHD treatment plan. It does not replace necessary medical or psychological care, and medication should never be changed without the prescribing clinician.
Clarify the attention difficulties
Tell us where concentration or self-regulation is difficult. We will explain the assessment process and what training could involve.