supporting development by understanding how each child’s brain works dr. patricia leigh
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Supporting Development by Understanding How
Each Child’s Brain WorksDr. Patricia Leigh
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Dr. Patricia Leigh
• Neurodevelopmental Specialist• Board Certified Neurofeedback Doctor• Practicing over 20 Years• Functional Neurology Training
• Carrick Brain Institute• Ph.D. Training
• Language Development & Disorders• Cognitive Science: Brain-Mind-Body Connection
• Master’s Level Training• Educational Leadership• Communication Disorders & Sciences
• B.S. Speech Language Pathology
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The Brain = Super Computer of the Body
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How Does the Brain Work?
Brain Energy Brain Areas
Neurophysiology
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Electrical Energy in the Brain
Measured by Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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Brain Waves
Intense Thinking
Engaged Learning
Relaxation
Drowsiness
Sleep
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Brain Areas
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Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG)
• Available now• Non-invasive / accurate• Measures the electrical energy in the brain• Logarithm used• Determines how far off from optimal
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How Does the Brain Work?
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Peak Performance Brain Functioning
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ADHD
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ADHD Brain Functioning
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Autism Brain Functioning
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Head Injury Brain Functioning
qEEG Brain Maps
“Normal”
Post Concussion Syndrome
Low Absolute Power
Delta Theta Alpha Beta Gamma
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Anxiety Brain Functioning
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Neurofeedback
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Brain Conditioning – Pavlov’s Dog
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How It Works
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Students with Learning ADHD
Endorses Neurofeedback as a LEVEL 1 Best Support
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What You Can Do Today
• Recognize symptoms come from the Brain• If they are persisting – brain is not functioning properly• Know the patterns
• Periods of rest and mental exercise specific to tasks that are challenging• Academic Support that help brain functioning• BrainWaves App in iTunes: Binaural Beats
• Use for 5 Minutes at beginning of session for your clients needs
• Muse Calm headband – Anxiety• qEEG Brain Maps to inform your practice
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How does one brain say good bye to another brain?
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More Information
• leighbrainandspine.com