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Neurofeedback for Executive Function in Children, Los Angeles & Pasadena

Executive functions in the brain, such as organization, problem-solving, planning, and memorizing, are all things children struggle with at early ages. However, for some children, their executive functions seem to have trouble. Executive functioning deficits and executive function disorder can have a major impact on your child’s development and brain health.

If your child is struggling with their executive function, you need a trainer who can help them overcome their condition. At Vital Brain Health, we can help you heal without the need for excessive medication or invasive procedures.

AT A GLANCE

Neurofeedback is drug-free, non-invasive brain training. At Vital Brain Health we use qEEG brain mapping to guide real-time feedback that helps a child’s brain regions communicate more effectively, strengthening the focus, organization, planning, and self-regulation that executive function depends on, no medication required.

What Is Executive Function Disorder?

Executive function disorder is a condition where children have trouble with their executive functions. This can include things like forgetting important assignments, being unable to organize, and struggling to follow directions. Executive function disorder can often stem from other conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder.

At Vital Brain Health, we are dedicated to helping your child excel with the help of our advanced therapies. We avoid unnecessary medications and procedures while still providing your child with safe and optimal care.

If your child is struggling with executive function disorder, schedule an appointment with Vital Brain Health today.

What symptoms are associated with executive function disorder?

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Symptoms of executive function disorder can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Vital Brain Health include:

Being easily distracted

Difficulty focusing

Daydreaming instead of paying attention

Trouble motivating to start a task

Forgetfulness

Poor impulse control

Difficulty explaining thoughts

Because ADHD is one of the most common roots of executive function struggles, many families find our parent’s guide to neurofeedback for ADHD in children a helpful next read. And if you are wondering what a realistic timeline looks like, our clinicians break down how long neurofeedback takes to work so you know what to expect before your child’s first session.

Common Risk Factors Associated With Executive Function Disorder

Understanding the risk factors associated with executive function disorder can help you identify the best medical trainer for your child. Identifying the possible cause can also help trainers identify the best support for your child’s needs. Executive function disorder is often the result of one of a variety of factors:

ADHD

ADHD often affects a child’s concentration and active memory, making them more forgetful and disorganized.

Autism

Low-functioning and high-functioning autism can impact a child’s executive functions.

Depression

Depression can impact memory and organization, especially in children.

Concussions

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries can impact the brain in various ways, including triggering executive function disorder.

Learning Disabilities

Certain learning disabilities can impact a child’s organization and memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback represents the evolution of brain optimization: a scientifically-validated method that harnesses your brain’s natural neuroplasticity to improve cognitive function. At Vital Brain Health, we’ve pioneered what we call Neurofeedback 3.0, representing an integrated multi-modal training approach that combines the best elements from all available methods and technologies.
How does neurofeedback work?

Neurofeedback operates on the principle of operant conditioning combined with neuroplasticity, your brain’s remarkable ability to reorganize and optimize itself throughout life. At Vital Brain Health, our Neurofeedback 3.0 protocols represent the most sophisticated application of this science: an integrated multi-modal approach that combines traditional methods with cutting-edge technologies including AI-based analysis, machine learning algorithms, network connectivity analysis, and adaptive protocols that evolve based on your individual progress and response patterns.
Can neurofeedback help executive function disorders in children?

Yes, our neurofeedback helps neurons in your target brain rooms fire together in synchronized frequencies while you train. As these rooms get rewarded for tuning to the same channel through our visual feedback system, they trigger new nerve connections that grow during sleep, particularly during REM sleep. As you progress through your training, we make the feedback criteria more challenging so that neurons in your target areas create even stronger neuroplastic connections, allowing them to stay synchronized longer and better over time.
How many neurofeedback sessions does executive function support usually take?

Every child’s training plan is individualized, and it starts with the qEEG brain map from the initial evaluation. Many training plans run in the range of 30 to 40 sessions over several months, but the exact number for your child comes from what the evaluation shows and how their brain responds along the way. We walk you through the recommended plan before training begins.
Is neurofeedback safe for children? Are there side effects?

Yes, neurofeedback is non-invasive and drug-free. Nothing enters your child’s brain during a session: the sensors only read brain activity while the visual feedback does the teaching. Some children notice temporary tiredness after their early sessions, much like after a good workout, and this usually fades as training continues.
Can my child's executive function support be done remotely?

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REFERENCES

1. Enriquez-Geppert, Stefanie, et al. “The Morphology of Midcingulate Cortex Predicts Frontal-Midline Theta Neurofeedback Success.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 7, 2013, pp. 1-10.
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3. Putman, Joel A., et al. “TOVA Results Following Interhemispheric Bipolar EEG Training.” Journal of Neurotherapy, vol. 9, no. 1, 2005, pp. 37-52.