Tic disorders, Tourette's
Tic disorders, Tourette's
Neurofeedback for tic disorders, Tourette's - gentle, supportive, scientifically sound
Who is Neuroflex suitable for?
For children, adolescents and adults with motor or vocal tics and Tourette’s syndrome who are looking for a lasting reduction in symptoms.
Do you know that?
Do involuntary movements or vocalizations occur exactly when you need them the least? The constant tension of having to suppress tics can be extremely stressful.
What is neurofeedback?
Central approaches are the training of slow cortical potentials (SCP) and the modulation of sensorimotor rhythms in order to stabilize the cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical loop.
How does neurofeedback help with Tourette’s?
Studies show a significant reduction in tic frequency and severity, especially when SCP training is combined with behavioral therapy.
When will I notice something?
Significant improvements are often visible after 20-25 sessions. Consolidation usually requires 40-50 sessions.
What makes Neuroflex special?
We work multimodally: neurofeedback is combined with habit reversal training and relaxation techniques to achieve maximum generalization into everyday life.
Procedure of the training, which combines mobile neurofeedback and in-practice training
Start - initial consultation, trial training, qEEG
Phase 1 - Initial phase
(15 sessions)
Phase 2 - In-depth phase
(further 25-30 sessions)
Phase 3 - Transfer phase and self-management
Studies on neurofeedback for tic disorders and Tourette's
Overview and central questions
Aim: Reduction of motor and vocal tics by training slow cortical potentials and regulating the thalamo-cortical networks.
Current studies
– Drechsler et al.2024 (RCT, n = 54) showed a 38 % reduction in the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale score after 30 SCP sessions.
– Grundler & Rothenberger 2023 report sustained effects 12 months after completion of a combined SCP and behavioral program.
Clinical relevance
Neurofeedback is a valuable addition to medication and behavioral therapy and can reduce the need for pharmacological interventions, which must always be done in consultation with the treating specialist.
Do you have any questions? I am here for you.
Wolfgang Maier
MA in Special Education HfH
MAS in Neuropsychology UZH
Wolfgang Maier
MA in Special Education HfH
MAS in Neuropsychology UZH