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NEUROFEEDBACK FOR ADHD

What else can I do for ADHD besides medication?

Neurofeedback is the most researched non-medication approach to ADHD we know of — and the American Academy of Pediatrics agrees. At NeuroNook, every ADHD case starts with a qEEG brain map. Because guessing is worse than measuring.

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Child working with neurofeedback equipment at NeuroNook

“Recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a Level 1 (best support) evidence-based intervention for ADHD.”

THE HONEST ANSWER

Medication works for some. Not for everyone.

We’re not anti-medication. Stimulants like Adderall, Vyvanse, and Ritalin have changed lives, and for a lot of people they’re the right tool. But they’re not the only tool — and for some kids and adults, they’ve never felt right.

The appetite changes. The personality flattening. The rebound at 4 pm. The sense that you’re treating the symptom without understanding what’s actually happening underneath.

Neurofeedback takes a different approach. Instead of boosting brain chemistry from the outside, it trains the brain to regulate attention on its own. The change is internal. The results are learned. And — because the brain actually rewires its patterns rather than masking them — they tend to hold after training ends.

It’s not a replacement for medication. It’s an option you may not have been offered.

THE RESEARCH

What the evidence actually says.

Level 1
AAP Evidence Rating

The American Academy of Pediatrics' highest evidence classification — 'best support.' Neurofeedback is one of only a few non-medication interventions that meets this standard for ADHD.

40+ years
Clinical Research

Neurofeedback has been studied for ADHD, anxiety, and attention regulation for over four decades. It's not new and it's not experimental.

20-40
Typical Sessions

Most ADHD protocols require between 20 and 40 sessions, with most clients noticing changes by session 10. Progress is tracked with objective brain-wave data, not just self-report.

THE PROCESS

How we work with ADHD.

01

Start with a brain map ($450)

A qEEG recording (about 10 minutes) plus a 60-minute data-review session. For ADHD, we look specifically at theta/beta ratios, frontal asymmetry, and coherence patterns — the brainwave signatures most often associated with attention and impulse control challenges.

02

Honest conversation about what we see

After the map, we walk through exactly what's in your brain data and give you a straight answer about whether neurofeedback is likely to help — or whether something else might be a better fit. If the patterns don't suggest ADHD, we tell you that too.

03

Training sessions ($130 each, or $120 with a 10-session bundle)

1–2 sessions per week, 30–45 minutes each. For kids, sessions are game-based. For teens and adults, it's closer to watching a movie while the brain learns in the background. Book as you go, or save with a prepaid 10-session bundle ($1,200).

04

Objective remapping

Every 10–20 sessions, we remap the brain to track changes in the patterns themselves — not just how you or your child feels. If the data says we need to adjust the protocol, we do.

WHO THIS IS FOR

If any of this sounds like you.

The parent whose kid was just diagnosed with ADHD and isn't sure they want to start medication right away.

The family whose child is on medication and it's working but the side effects aren't worth it.

The teenager whose Adderall stopped working the way it used to — or whose dose keeps going up.

The adult diagnosed late in life who wants to understand what's actually happening in their brain, not just medicate around it.

The high-achiever who can't sit still, can't finish things, and is tired of being told they 'just need to focus.'

The person who's read about neurofeedback, has questions, and wants a straight answer before committing.

ADHD QUESTIONS

Answered honestly.

Neurofeedback is one of the most researched non-medication approaches to ADHD. It's recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a Level 1, evidence-based intervention. Unlike stimulants, it has no known side effects. And it trains the brain to regulate attention on its own, which means the results tend to persist after treatment ends. At NeuroNook, every ADHD case starts with a qEEG brain map so we can see exactly what's happening before we recommend anything. Some families use neurofeedback instead of medication, some use it alongside, and some start with a brain map and take the data to their pediatrician before deciding. All of those are fine.

Yes. The American Academy of Pediatrics classifies neurofeedback as a Level 1 (best support) intervention for ADHD, which is the highest evidence rating they give. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have shown significant and lasting improvements in attention, impulse control, and executive function. The mechanism is that neurofeedback teaches the brain to regulate its own electrical patterns — specifically the theta/beta ratios that are often dysregulated in ADHD. Because the brain is actually learning rather than being medicated, the improvements tend to hold even after training stops.

Yes. Neurofeedback is completely non-invasive — nothing enters the brain, and no electricity or stimulation is involved. Sensors only record electrical activity the brain is already producing. Sessions for children are made engaging through games and videos that respond to their brainwaves in real time. Most kids find it fun rather than clinical. There are no known side effects, and we map children as young as 5 or 6 when it's part of a treatment plan.

Medication — stimulants like Adderall, Vyvanse, or Ritalin — works by boosting dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, which temporarily improves attention and impulse control. When the medication wears off, the brain returns to its baseline pattern. Neurofeedback works differently: it trains the brain itself to regulate attention more effectively. There's no daily dose, no appetite suppression, no rebound, and no personality flattening. The trade-off is time — neurofeedback typically requires 20 to 40 sessions to produce lasting change, where medication works on day one. Many families use both.

Neurofeedback is the most clinically validated non-stimulant, non-pharmaceutical approach to ADHD we know of. Other approaches with research support include behavioral therapy, omega-3 supplementation, structured exercise, sleep optimization, and executive function coaching. None of these compete with neurofeedback — most complement it. If you're looking for alternatives to medication for ADHD, the honest answer is: start with a brain map to see what you're actually working with, then make an informed decision about which tools to use.

Most ADHD protocols at NeuroNook require between 20 and 40 sessions, typically scheduled 1 to 2 times per week. Many families notice changes by session 10, with more substantial changes by session 20 to 30. We track progress objectively via periodic remapping — the brain map itself shows us whether the patterns are shifting, not just whether you feel better. If something isn't working, we see it in the data and adjust the protocol.

Yes. Neurofeedback works alongside ADHD medication, and many of our families start training while their child is still on stimulants. Some families eventually reduce or stop medication in consultation with their prescribing physician as neurofeedback results take hold; others continue both long-term. We coordinate with your child's existing providers and never recommend medication changes on our own. The brain map gives everyone a clearer picture to work from.

A full qEEG brain map at NeuroNook is $450 and includes the brain mapping session, analysis, written report, and a 60-minute data-review session. Neurofeedback sessions are $130 each, or $120 per session when you purchase a 10-session bundle ($1,200). Most ADHD protocols require 20 to 40 sessions. A superbill for insurance reimbursement is available upon request. HSA and FSA funds are typically eligible.

NeuroNook is an out-of-network provider, so we don't bill insurance directly. A superbill is available upon request that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Some plans cover neurofeedback for ADHD under CPT codes 90876 (neurofeedback with psychotherapy) or 95957 (qEEG analysis). We recommend calling your insurer before your first session to ask about coverage. HSA and FSA funds are typically eligible regardless.
ALSO AT NEURONOOK

Not just ADHD.

NeuroNook also works with anxiety, sleep, trauma, concussion recovery, and cognitive performance. Every engagement starts with a brain map so we can see what we’re actually working with.

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Before you decide anything about ADHD treatment, it’s worth seeing what’s actually happening in the brain. $450, full report and review included, no obligation to do anything else afterward.

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