The possibilities of neurofeedback in the treatment of patients with autism spectrum disorders
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Belova AN, Balandina OV, Dvoryaninova VV, et al. [The possibilities of neurofeedback in the treatment of patients with autism spectrum disorders]. Rossiiskii psikhiatricheskii zhurnal [Russian Journal of Psychiatry]. 2018;(6):53-63. Russian
In this scientific review, pursuing the objective of demonstrating the possibilities of neurofeedback as an adjunctive method of treatment for patients with autistic spectrum disorders, we outline the principles of this method’s operation, singling out the best-known protocols, variants of utilizing the above-said method, as well as the documented testimonials of its application. We demonstrate that neurofeedback can reinforce the effects of medication and behavioral therapy for patients with autistic spectrum disorders. We researched scientific data with the use of e-library and PubMed resources.
Keywords autism; autistic spectrum disorders; neurofeedback; electroencephalography; near-infrared spectroscopy; functional magnetic resonance tomography
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