1) The 20-year-old male was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 based on questionnaires completed by his parents. He was prescribed Ritalin which caused side effects. 2) He later developed depression at age 15 and was prescribed Prozac. A brain scan before neurofeedback treatment showed low beta activity in the frontal lobes linked to difficulties with attention, anxiety, and insomnia. 3) After 40 neurofeedback sessions over 3 months targeting the central executive network, the male was able to taper off his medications. A follow-up brain scan showed improved prefrontal activity. He gained weight and muscle, took up martial arts, started his own business, and has been symptom-free for 4 years since

1. The Classis
Story-
A Case of ADHD

2. 20-Year-Old
Male Case
from 2016
From Chicago Area
Grew up with Biological Parents and 2 Siblings
Normal Birth/Normal Development to age 7
Began having school issues with impulsive, disruptive behavior,
and inattention with poor focus in school.
Excels in Engineering, Art and Mechanics.
Evaluated at age 9 by a Child Psychiatrist:
Diagnosis ADHD made in 30 mins with questionnaires and
asking the parents questions.
Placed on Long Acting Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Good response with side effects of growth retardation, low
weight, sleep problems.
Developed Depression at age 15, began using Marijuana heavily.
Placed on Antidepressant Prozac

3. Pre-NFB Complaints and Brainscan
There is frontal low beta, and mid beta in frontal lobes
and prefrontals. This would cause difficulty with
attention, anxiety, mood and insomnia.

4. On Interview…
Subject reported the desire to improve grades, gain weight, and improve sleep. Stated he did not have
many friends and had a great deal of difficulty keeping track of tasks and completing goals. Poor Self-
Confidence. Would like to stop taking medication but does not think he can function without.
Also reports feeling worried and anxious.
Subject is small in stature.
Makes poor eye contact and shows hyperkinetic movement with rapid speech.
IQ>130
Medication:
Concerta (Long-acting Ritalin) Dose 54 mg.
Prozac 20 mg per day.

5. Measured Improvement After 20
Sessions of NFB
Before After

6. Client’s Reported Improvement

7. Summary of Results- 40 Sessions
Over 3 months, subject completed 40 Sessions (2 Doses) of
Remote Z-Score S-Loreta Neurofeedback directed at the
Central Executive Network.
His results were remarkable.
After First Dose (20 Sessions)- Medication Taper with Treating
MD
Repeat Second Dose of 20 Sessions Three Months Later-
Medication free.
Final EEG demonstrates no prefrontal or frontal beta, and peak
performance trait at C3 C4 11-12Hz indicated above average
attention.
Over the next year, subject grew 4 inches, 30 pounds of
muscle, and became a Mixed Martial Arts Enthusiast.
Now successful Entrepreneur, owns his own auto-body
painting shop, is now happily married four years after
treatment.

8. Present Day
After NF, subject has
been medication
free for 4 years
Stable Relationship Owns own Business Improved Physique Is symptom free