Suggested Reading

Book List

A Symphony in the Brain
by Jim Robbins (New York Times Science Writer)

In A Symphony in the Brain, Jim Robbins traces the fascinating, untold story of the development of Neurofeedback, from its discovery by a small corps of research psychologists, to its growing application across the country and around the world, to present battles for acceptance in the conservative medical world. Offering a wealth of powerful case studies, accessible scientific explanations, and dramatic personal accounts, Robbins journeys through a remarkable field, which he brings to the public eye for the first time.

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ADD: The 20-Hour Solution
by Mark Steinberg, Siegfried Othmer

This book will guide parents in how to talk to doctors, therapists, teachers, and others about ADD. It discusses other treatment interventions, and how they might complement Neurofeedback. The book details what parents can do to support treatment, create effective environments, minimize stress and conflict, and get their child on track to healthy adjustment and development. The authors also give specific procedures and examples of effective behavior modification suitable for children, particularly children with ADD.

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Getting Rid of Ritalin
by Robert W. Hill, Eduardo Castro

Getting Rid of Ritalin is an excellent resource for research and case studies showing parents and medical professionals alike how non-medical treatments are proving more effective than medication and avoid subjecting children to a lifetime of powerful drugs.

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Making A Good Brain Great
by Daniel Amen, MD

Based on cutting-edge neuroscience from the world-renowned Amen Clinic, this practical, easy-to-understand guide gives you the tools you need to optimize your brain-power and enrich your health and your life in the process. Filled with fascinating brain-scan images and anecdotes from Dr. Amen's career on the front lines of brain research, Making a Good Brain Great delivers a vital health message in an entertaining package. This book even includes actual recipes Dr. Amen recommends and plenty of supplemental recommendations too!

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