New treatment may help children with ADHD

Many parents are searching for alternative ways to help treat the symptoms associated the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. As part of this trend, doctors are introducing a procedure called neurofeedback to attempt to help children who are diagnosed with the condition, reports NPR.

Many parents say they feel that the procedure is more useful than standard ADHD medication because it provides instant feedback to sufferers. Doctors are more likely to find patterns that reveal when the brain is in a focused and attentive state through the use of neurofeedback.

People who suffer from ADHD often exhibit traits of being easily distracted, cannot remain still and have difficulties with concentration.

Children who have ADHD cannot control their brain waves consciously. However, through training by associating pleasant images or sounds with good behavior, kids with the condition show signs of improvement. Researchers told the news source that this sort of training can take up to 40 sessions and can cost thousands of dollars.

According to a 2006 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 3 and 7 percent of school-aged children suffer from ADHD.