1. Neurofeedback Theory and Clinical Practice
Thomas F. Collura, Ph.D. QEEGT
BrainMaster Technologies, Inc.
Presented at the Opening of
Aristotle Psychology
Queens, NY
December 18, 2009
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2. First Human EEG Studies - 1924
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3. Hans Berger
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4. Cortical EEG Sources
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5. Scalp EEG vs. Invasive EEG (1 cm spacing)
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6. Engineering Diagram of the Brain
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From interstitiality.net

7. Thalamo-Cortical Cycles
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8. Concentration/Relaxation Cycle
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9. Normal Distribution males vs. females
Photo by Gregory S. Pryor, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC.
From: (C. Starr and R. Taggart The Unity and Diversity of Life. 10th Ed. Page 189.)
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11. Progress of Live Z-Score Training
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12. Jack QEEG pre and post Z-score training
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13. SL - EC Pre and Post (c) 2009 Thomas F. Collura
(c) 2008 Thomas F. Collura, Ph.D Data from Stark & Lambos

14. SL - EC Loreta Pre and Post
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15. Overview of client progress in Eyes Closed condition
using NeuroGuide maps
Pre-Training
Post 20 Sessions
Post 40 Sessions
BF Q1 Eyes Closed
BF Q2 Eyes Closed
BF Q3 Eyes Closed
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16. Case: “BF” PRE – TREATMENT Assessment
Delay in development of verbal and non-verbal communication
Lack of social or emotional reciprocity
Stereotyped and repetitive motor manners, impaired fine motor
Tourettes-like physical spasms, and high-pitched vocalizations
Failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level, or to spontaneously engage peers in play activities
Interrupted sleep patterns, and nocturnal enuresis
Aggressive behavior toward peers and service providers, including hitting, scratching, grabbing and biting
POST– TREATMENT Observations and Parental Reports
Verbalizations changed from primarily prompted and time-delayed to spontaneous and real-time
Spontaneous displays of affection
Decrease in repetitive behaviors and verbalizations
Increased motoric and verbal self-regulation
Increased voluntary interaction with peers in social and school environments
Improved sleep patterns, and decreased nocturnal enuresis
Dramatic decrease in aggressive behaviors, and increase in ability to tolerate frustration
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