Let's talk about neurofeedback therapy
My background is a fully qualified teacher, SENCO, Specialist educator for autism and ADHD with a master’s degree in Autism. I completed my clinical training for ADOS-2/3DI and ACIA and have worked within MDT settings for clinical diagnostics for the past 7 years. I am the founder of Sensational Minds Ltd, a neurodevelopmental assessment service and post diagnostic support service for children, young people and adults. When I was first introduced to neurofeedback therapy, I was openly sceptical. My background is in education with strong alignment to clinical practice and my work has always focused on robust diagnostics and evidence informed post diagnostic support for neurodivergent children and young people. I was cautious about interventions that sit outside formal UK clinical guidelines.
I chose however to approach this with curiosity rather than dismissal. I spent time reviewing the available research and case studies and engaged in detailed discussions with Zoe to better understand both the theoretical basis and practical application of neurofeedback. I wanted to explore whether this approach could offer meaningful support for families alongside established strategies.
Through direct observation, I have since witnessed significant and sustained changes in two young people who engaged in twenty neurofeedback sessions. One child in particular I would like to reference, who previously presented with persistent echolalia, repeated questioning, attention regulation difficulties, nocturnal enuresis and a high level of adult dependence has shown marked progress. After 20 sessions he was able to listen to others’ responses, initiate greetings, independently engage in shared play with clear enjoyment and showed a noticeable reduction in bedwetting. These changes were meaningful and clearly observable.
Equally, significant has been the impact on the family system. A parent who I know well, moved from a position of understandable hypervigilance, to feeling confident enough for her child to attend playdates and eat meals with peers. That shift in parental wellbeing and trust is profound. Whilst it is also important to consider that this child has also benefited from an EHCP and a highly supportive family network with good academic support and intervention, I believe neurofeedback has played a substantial role when used collaboratively with other supports.
I do not claim to fully understand every aspect of neurofeedback therapy. What I do know is that I have reviewed credible literature including studies relating to Tourette’s trauma and PTSD and I have now witnessed meaningful change firsthand for children who have either diagnosed or undiagnosed neurodivergent needs. Observing a child begin to communicate in more purposeful connected ways and seeing a parent feel calm and supported within a group setting has been genuinely powerful.
It is my firm position that clinical understanding, neurodivergent informed practice and high quality post diagnostic support remain essential. At the same time, I believe we have a responsibility to remain open to approaches that may enhance outcomes even where they are not yet formally embedded within UK guidance. There is extensive research emerging internationally particularly in the United States and this observational journey has significantly broadened my own perspective.
I view neurofeedback not as a replacement but as a potential complementary intervention and I respect the care integrity and reflective practice that Zoe brings to this work. Ultimately, if an approach supports a child to thrive and a family to feel more secure it deserves thoughtful consideration.
17. Dezember 2025
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