Case Report

Neurofeedback improves EEG complexity and social interaction in a boy with autism: A case report

Volume: 4 Number: 2 February 1, 2020
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Neurofeedback improves EEG complexity and social interaction in a boy with autism: A case report

Abstract

Autism is an interhemispheric connectivity disorder, and intracortical circuits are also likely to be disturbed. Autism is characterized by impairments in communication with restricted interest and repetitive behaviors. Auto Train Brain is a neurofeedback-enabled mobile phone software application designed in Sabancı University laboratory for improving the cognitive functions of dyslexic children. Applying Auto Train Brain for 14 channels to an autistic boy created complexity improvements at lower temporal scales. After neurofeedback therapy, the patient began to use eight different single words, and his social responsiveness became significantly better. As a result of these, his CARS score improved from 39 to 34. He demonstrated an increased ability to follow instructions, and his attention span increased. Therefore, his FACT score increased from 21 to 30.

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Supporting Institution

TUBITAK

Project Number

2170172

Thanks

This project is supported by TUBITAK and Turkish Republic and EU funds.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Neurosciences

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

February 1, 2020

Submission Date

October 26, 2019

Acceptance Date

February 26, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 4 Number: 2

APA
Eroglu, G., & Ekici, B. (2020). Neurofeedback improves EEG complexity and social interaction in a boy with autism: A case report. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 4(2), 161-163. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.638667
AMA
1.Eroglu G, Ekici B. Neurofeedback improves EEG complexity and social interaction in a boy with autism: A case report. J Surg Med. 2020;4(2):161-163. doi:10.28982/josam.638667
Chicago
Eroglu, Gunet, and Barış Ekici. 2020. “Neurofeedback Improves EEG Complexity and Social Interaction in a Boy With Autism: A Case Report”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 4 (2): 161-63. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.638667.
EndNote
Eroglu G, Ekici B (February 1, 2020) Neurofeedback improves EEG complexity and social interaction in a boy with autism: A case report. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 4 2 161–163.
IEEE
[1]G. Eroglu and B. Ekici, “Neurofeedback improves EEG complexity and social interaction in a boy with autism: A case report”, J Surg Med, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 161–163, Feb. 2020, doi: 10.28982/josam.638667.
ISNAD
Eroglu, Gunet - Ekici, Barış. “Neurofeedback Improves EEG Complexity and Social Interaction in a Boy With Autism: A Case Report”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 4/2 (February 1, 2020): 161-163. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.638667.
JAMA
1.Eroglu G, Ekici B. Neurofeedback improves EEG complexity and social interaction in a boy with autism: A case report. J Surg Med. 2020;4:161–163.
MLA
Eroglu, Gunet, and Barış Ekici. “Neurofeedback Improves EEG Complexity and Social Interaction in a Boy With Autism: A Case Report”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, vol. 4, no. 2, Feb. 2020, pp. 161-3, doi:10.28982/josam.638667.
Vancouver
1.Gunet Eroglu, Barış Ekici. Neurofeedback improves EEG complexity and social interaction in a boy with autism: A case report. J Surg Med. 2020 Feb. 1;4(2):161-3. doi:10.28982/josam.638667

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