NeuroNoodle Q&A: How Neurofeedback Impacts Autism, ADHD, and More | Expert Panel Discussion

Welcome to another live Q&A session from NeuroNoodle! In this episode, Pete Jansons hosts an expert panel, including Jay Gunkelman, Dr. Mari Swingle, Joy Lunt, Dr. Andrew Hill, Santiago Brand, Anthony Ramos, and John Mekrut. They dive deep into neurofeedback's impact on autism, ADHD, mental health, and brain training. Hear insightful discussions, real-time audience questions, and practical applications for neurofeedback therapy.
Key Moments:
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1:19 Pre Show Start - Joy Lunt’s first time on chat; discusses using Reddit to answer questions and we explore possible ways to set this chat up
7:20 Neurofeedback and Autism - Joy Lunt answers
8:09 Neurofeedback is life-changing for autism
11:15 Is 5 years too young for Neurofeedback and autism?
13:00 Joy's intake process
14:05 Does DNA help in finding out what the right questions are?
15:00 Phenotypes derive protocol?
17:05 What’s easier to train, ADHD or autism?
20:07 Meta Study - Cleveland Medical Study: Large positive effect against autism and depression
24:26 Electrode suggestions to help autistic child wear them
26:17 Jay Gunkelman, Joshua Moore, and John Mekrut join the panel
28:20 Do you say sensors or electrodes? Joshua Moore answers.
30:20 Is Neurofeedback training or treatment?
32:00 Epilepsy
35:45 If Neurofeedback is so good, then why isn’t it being used more? Barry Sterman story
42:50 Immature thalamus
46:07 Neurostudies and small sample sizes versus pharma small sample sizes
47:25 Billing code issues
48:55 AAPB Efficacy - 42 different diagnoses; efficacy is for neurofeedback and research articles
50:00 Meta-analysis for neurofeedback efficacy - Jay Gunkelman
55:10 Should Neurofeedback be licensed and regulated?
58:00 Sensory integration and Neurofeedback
1:01:40 Why aren’t doctors talking about Neurofeedback?
1:06:30 Compounding pharmacies
1:06:50 ASD and ADHD - Is there medication for autism?
1:09:00 More spectrum behavior diagnoses recently
1:18:20 Fight, Flight, Freeze - rat droppings
1:20:40 Patterns of dissociation
1:28:50 “Are you going to scam me?” Joy Lunt gets asked that question.
1:32:00 Liabilities
1:32:30 Is 5 years too young for Neurofeedback?
1:33:15 Tactile feedback?
1:35:30 Does Tactile feedback work better for younger kids?
1:35:55 How many sessions does Neurofeedback take to work?
1:40:20 Peak Performance is ideal for Neurofeedback

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