Cody Miller was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in first grade. While her behavior improved with medication, she experienced unacceptable side effects.“I didn’t care about anything,” says Cody, now 14.
Her parents stopped the ADHD medication, and Cody began behaving aggressively toward her parents, her friends, even her pets.
Her mother turned to neurofeedback, an alternative ADHD treatment that uses brain exercises to reduce impulsivity and increase attentiveness.After eight months of sessions, Cody’s grades improved and her aggressive behavior subsided.
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