P179 – 2255: Influence of electroencephalography neurofeedback training on motor skills of children with ADHD

Objective Neurofeedback (NFB) is a new special neurorehabilitation method that helps with specific mean in different neurological and psychological disorders. Paper analyze influence of the (NFB) on movements of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and to try to document its possibilities on motor skills. Methods The study was conducted on group of 30 children (5 girls, 25 boys), mean age 8.9 years with ADHD. NFB procedure consists of 30 sessions with duration of 30–45 minutes/one session (Pendant EEG Pocket Neurobics®, Australia). EEG training was conducted with EEG Spectrum's standard (ADHD) protocols of augmentation in either the sensorimotor rhythm (SMR, 12–15 Hz) spectral band, or the low beta (15–18 Hz) spectral band, concurrently with inhibition of excessive activity in the 4–7 Hz band and the 22–30 Hz band, at sensorimotor cortex (Cz, C3 and C4). Before and after therapy there were performed Physical and Neurological Examination for Subtle Signs (PANESS test) for assessment of motor skills. We evaluated Gaits and Stations, Dysrhythmia, Repetitive and Patterns movements, Overflow. Parents completed 143 items questionnaire – TLC Subjective Assessment (motor, behavioral problems from their parents point of view). Statistical analysis: paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Effect size. Results Our study showed significant improvement in all followed parameters Gaits and Stations (Input M=28.9±5.89; Output M=16.17±6.46; t(29)=9.81; p Conclusion Our study has shown that NFB significantly increased control of voluntary and involuntary movements. NFB-regulation induces pronounced attention and motor-cortical activation.