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Happy Sensory Sunday! Here are some fun ways to add sensory exploration to your bath time routine!

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Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback for the brain. Just as a heart rate monitor informs us about the heart's function, electrodes measure and inform us of the brain's function during neurofeedback. The brain is comprised of billions of specialized nerve cells, or neurons, which communicate with each other through chemical and electrical signals. The electrical component of this communication is measured as an electroencephalogram (EEG). Electricity flows in wave form, so the EEG activity we measure on the surface of the scalp is also referred to as "brainwave activity."

Brainwaves are characterized by their speed and measured in hertz, or cycles per second. Different types of brainwaves are responsible for different functions. Slower brainwaves dominate our EEG pattern during sleep, while faster waves are more pronounced during problem-solving. Each of our brains have all of the different types of brainwaves present in all locations at all times, but it is the balance or ratio of particular brainwaves that allows us to perform a variety of functions, maintain the appropriate level of arousal to match a task or environment, and switch between states of alertness without difficulty. In order for our brains to function optimally, we must have the appropriate balance of brainwaves at the correct times. Disruptions in this balance lead to associated disruptions in function. For example, a brain producing excess slow wave activity may be unable to attend and focus, or may lead to depression. A brain with excessive amounts of fast wave activity may create anxiety or impact sleep.

The process of neurofeedback allows us not only to monitor brain wave patterns, but also to change them for greater efficiency and more optimal function. During NF training, the client is informed of his brainwave patterns by viewing a computer screen that shows a computer game or movie. When the client's brainwaves match the parameters set by the therapist, the client earns points on the video game, or the movie becomes clear. When the client's brain is not producing efficient brainwaves, the video game stalls, or the movie becomes dark. This visual information supplies the feedback component of neurofeedback. Additionally, NF systems use an auditory signal to provide feedback. Each time the client's brainwave meets a series of criteria, a tone sounds. This informs the client's brain that it is working optimally. The visual and auditory feedback components of NF train the brain through the process of operant conditioning. The more the brain is "rewarded" for performing optimally through visual and auditory feedback, the more often it will fire in these efficient patterns.

What differentiates neurofeedback from treatment through medication is that the changes created in NF training actually alter brain physiology. Therefore, if NF is practiced sufficiently, the brain's structure and firing patterns will change, causing the client to function more optimally at baseline (without further treatment). This process is possible through neuroplasticity, or the idea that the brain can reorganize itself.

Neurofeedback has been studied since the 1960s and used clinically since the early 1970s. Research is continually being updated and is showing increasing conditions for which neurofeedback is an efficacious treatment. Please visit: The Comprehensive Bibliography of Neurofeedback in Scholarly Articles for more information about the current literature regarding the use of neurofeedback in treating a variety of conditions.

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Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback for the brain. Just as a heart rate monitor informs us about the heart's function, electrodes measure and inform us of the brain's function during neurofeedback. The brain is comprised of billions of specialized nerve cells, or neurons, which communicate with each other through chemical and electrical signals.

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Information about Integrated Sound Therapy

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Information about Integrated Sound Therapy

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Project CHILLD is one of the most experienced Integrated Sound Therapy clinics in New England and one the few clinics that offer a complete listening assessment. Our experienced staff creates individualized programs that target the specific needs of each client.

Listening is our most basic skill and is the foundation for competency in speaking, reading, writing and social interaction. The ear plays a fundamental role in speech, language, attention, motor skills and coordination. Integrated Sound Therapy uses psychoacoustic techniques and specially designed headphones to re-educate the ear, auditory pathways and vestibular pathways. With this holistic approach, we are able to target three major sensory systems simultaneously: the auditory, visual and vestibular systems. requires the brain to become better at integrating multi-sensory information. The auditory and vestibular input, combined with specific visual and balance activities, essentially re-trains the brain to become more efficient and effective.

Why combine movement, listening, and visual stimulation?The three systems are vital to our ability to learn, pay attention, process information and coordinate movement. As these systems are so interrelated, "exercising" them simultaneously helps re-organize neural pathways for greater efficiency, resulting in functional performance changes in the following areas:

Sensory Processing and organization

Neurovegatative changes (e.g. eating, sleeping patterns)

Decreased hypersensitivity to sound

Improved language fluency and processing

Improved motivation and self esteem

Improved academic performance

Increased curiosity and desire for learning

Improved precision in handwriting

Improved motor control, posture, coordination, and balance

Improved musical ability

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Integrated Sound Therapy | www.projectchilld.com

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Project CHILLD is one of the most experienced Integrated Sound Therapy clinics in New England and one the few clinics that offer a complete listening assessment. Our experienced staff creates individualized programs that target the specific needs of each client. Listening is our most basic skill and is the foundation for competency in speaking, reading, writing and social interaction.

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Here is an article on how to recognize when we are feeling fear, and seven ways to go from feeling fear to feeling safe.

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7 Ways To Feel Safe In Times Of Intense Fear - Integrated Listening

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Written by Afshan Tafler "I wonder when this is going to end?" is the question I find myself asking everyday. I immediately go online to search the latest data on Covid-19. No signs of relief yet. My breathing becomes shallow, my heart pounds in my chest and I find my thoughts going to "what if ...

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Here are some recommendations, tips, and activities to do at home during this time.
*Hand out provided by Super Duper

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"Our son Jack first went to Project CHILLD at the age of 4. He was diagnosed at 3 ½ with PDD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified)...

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Happy Fine Motor Friday! Monster melting is a great fine motor activity on this rainy Friday! Draw a monster (the more colors the better). Hang the monster on a wall—high enough your child has to reach up to spray their monster. Spray the monster and watch all the monster’s colors melt down!

When spraying, encourage your child to use their index and middle fingers on the sprayer. This is an excellent way to strengthen and build endurance in the muscle used for writing.

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Happy Thursday! Today's activity is a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts are a great way to work on language, following directions, and even articulation skills, by finding objects that include your child's sounds! They are also a great opportunity to learn and talk about seasonal vocabulary such as the word "bloom". Try this scavenger hunt out either in your own yard or in your house! The link for this specific scavenger hunt can be found on our blog!

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Writing Wednesday! Check out this fun salt tray activity to practice letter formation at home!

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Tactile Play Tuesday! Here’s a 3-ingredient recipe for sensory dough! This is a great way to explore different tactile sensations. Encourage your child to feel the cornstarch and conditioner as you go, then feel their final product. Does it feel wet, soft, slimy, or squishy? Switch up the activity by hiding beads or coins in the sensory dough —encourage your child to hunt for their treasures with their eyes open or closed!

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Check out this obstacle course that our OT Kim created! It only requires a few household items. Encourage your kids to get creative with their own unique designs. The sky is the limit! Have Fun!

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Give these fun at-home activities a try. Don't forget to let us know how they went!

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Give these fun at-home activities a try. Don't forget to let us know how they went!

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Welcome to our Blog! Here we will be posting fun activities to do at home, resources for families, and other fun information we think you might enjoy!
For a fun Friday activity check out our OT Lauren making a bubble mountain!

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