Diskuze v psychologii 2020, 2(1):13-17 | DOI: 10.5507/dvp.2020.003

The use of biofeedback in the treatment of ADHD in children

Mária Jančiarová
UKF v Nitre, FSVaZ Katedra psychológie, Nitra, Slovakia

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is currently a frequently occurring neurodevelopmental disorder in children. Biofeedback trainings reduce stress, anxiety, induce relaxation and positive emotions, improve attention, learning and academic performance (McCraty, 2003). The paper follows basic psychophysiological modalities in children with ADHD and their changes in the process of biofeedback training. The study sample consists of 26 children diagnosed with ADHD without comorbid disorder, aged 7 to 10 years. Respondents attended biofeedback training every week for 45 minutes, for 15 weeks.

Keywords: biofeedback; ADHD; psychophysiology

Published: September 22, 2020  Show citation

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Jančiarová M. The use of biofeedback in the treatment of ADHD in children. Diskuze v psychologii. 2020;2(1):13-17. doi: 10.5507/dvp.2020.003.
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