Using electroencephalography (a neuroimaging technique) to track mood, anxiety, stimulation level, cognitive functioning, concentration, and stress. Using feedback based on information provided by brain data (neurofeedback) to recommend therapies for Asperger's. Training and improving coping responses to states of overstimulation in Asperger's using neurofeedback-assisted mindfulness meditation. Sharing of self-collected brain data with medical professionals to improve Asperger's treatment.

1. How Self-monitoring of
Brain Activity can Help
Manage Asperger’s
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2. Electroencephalography (EEG)
 Reads brain activity
 Neurofeedback
therapy
 Can track aspects of
thought, emotion
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3. Consumer EEG
 Not bound to lab
 Links to smartphone
 Makes neurofeedback
therapies available
anywhere
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4. PND: consumer EEG software
 New consumer EEG
software
 Move consumer EEG
into treatment world
 Bring neurofeedback to
consumer EEG
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5. Neurofeedback & Asperger’s
1) Provides coping
response
 Stops overstimulation
 Neurofeedback-
assisted mindfulness
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6. Neurofeedback & Asperger’s
2) Trains coping
response
 Grows PFC
 Automatic
overstimulation
blocking
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7. Neurofeedback & Asperger’s
3) Predict & prevent
overstimulation
 Detect waves
preceding
overstimulation
 Easier to stop
earlier
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8. Neurofeedback & Asperger’s
4) Identify triggers
 Self-report
 EEG responses
to events
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9. Neurofeedback & Asperger’s
5) De-stress parents
of Asperger’s
 Relaxation
neurofeedback
 Mindfulness
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10. Neurofeedback & Asperger’s
6) Share brain data
with doctors/
neurologists
 Recommend
therapies
 Better treatment
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11. Introspect
 EEG self-monitoring
 Determines mental
states via EEG
waveform analysis
EEG waveforms
Different wave patterns link
to different mental states
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12. Introspect
 Detects: (e.g.)
 Mood
 Anxiety
 Stress
 Acute cognitive
functioning
 Sleep quality Example waveforms
linked to mental states
 Stimulation
 Concentration
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13. Introspect
 Records mental states
 Suggests built-in neurofeedback therapies to
improve problem areas
EEG waveforms
Different wave patterns link
to different mental states
Example mood and anxiety chart
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14. PND Neurofeedback Example
 Psych Showdown
 Game to improve concentration
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15. Data server/Cloud
 Stores info on server
 Accessible anywhere
 Deeper analysis
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16. Thank you!
Any questions?
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