Low birth weight is considered less than five pounds eight ounces. In the US, 12% of babies are born prematurely. Since the early 80’s the rate of prematurity has risen by 17%. Research consistently finds a greater risk of developmental disabilities as these children move from infancy through adolescence. Prematurity can result in brain injures causing neuromotor and cognitive deficits. Oxygen deprivation and respiratory problems require oxygen supplementation, and can cause permanent injury to the brain and have been linked to later cognitive and motor deficits.  Premature, low birth weight and fragile infants often have a variety of disabilities in the areas of cognitive, academic, sensorimotor, social-emotional and behavioral development.

Over the past nearly 20 years, I have worked successfully with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety disorders using neurofeedback. There are times when anxiety is secondary to a learning or social problem. If a person has a problem with their brain, they cannot trust their brain function and conclusions, which is very anxiety provoking. This is especially true if these challenges have been happening for a long time. In this case, it is necessary to address the neurological underpinnings of the learning problems as well as the anxiety.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that is related to the changing seasons, beginning and ending at the same time each year. Most people experience SAD in the fall and winter months when sunlight becomes scarce. Symptoms include depressed mood, low energy, lack of motivation, sleep issues, changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. To combat these symptoms, try these five natural solutions to improve your mood through the fall and winter season.

A large concern for parents is how to ensure your child will be ready for the coming school year. There are many steps parents can take to assist their child’s academic success both in present day and into their future scholastic career. Read these nine tips about how to facilitate the best possible learning for your child outside of the classroom.

“The American Academy of Pediatrics supports Biofeedback rating efficacy at ‘Level 1, Best Support’”

September 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics analysis of Evidenced-Based Child and Adolescent Interventions

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"Dr. Ross and the staff of Advanced Neurotherapy possess a combination of skills and competence unusual in the field of Neurotherapy.  Their highly evolved technical and clinical skills provide for a powerful application of this tool."

Dr. Barry Sterman, founder of the field of Neurofeedback Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology and Biobehavioral Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine