Each of these can be done in an office with a professional, or at home, with or without a trained clinician. When we talk about it for ADHD, however, we’re typically referring to one of two things: neurofeedback or cognitive training (though some ADHD experts, like Sandy Newmark, M.D., don’t consider neurofeedback to be a type of brain training). What does “brain training” mean for ADHD?īrain training, as you can imagine, is a broad concept, and it can mean a lot of things. Through exercises and experiences specific to each solution discussed below, brain training aims to aims to target and improve particular brain-based skills. Brain training is based on the idea of “neuroplasticity,” which is a relatively recent theory positing that the brain is malleable, and can be changed by experience (for better or for worse) at any age. “Brain training” is used to describe a vast and diverse range of solutions, programs, exercises, or tools meant to strengthen the brain - either by changing its structure, altering brain waves, or improving specific brain-based skills like working memory or processing speed. From Lumosity to CogniFit, brain training has overtaken the mainstream and seeped in to ADHD treatment plans - through at-home apps, in-office neurofeedback programs, and everything in between - claiming to improve attention, lower impulsivity, or boost brain-based skills like processing speed or working memory.īut what do these tools actually do, and do they make any real, measurable impact on symptoms of attention deficit disorder ( ADHD or ADD)? In this FAQ and accompanying chart, we dive into what brain training comprises, how various programs work, and what you or your child can expect from popular solutions. Search “brain training” and you’ll find countless apps, games, and tools promising to make you smarter, slow cognitive decline, and/or boost creativity.
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